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modish

[ moh-dish ]

/ ˈmoʊ dɪʃ /

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adjective

in the current fashion; stylish.

Origin of modish

First recorded in 1650–60; mode² + -ish¹

SYNONYMS FOR modish

smart, chic, fashionable, trendy.

SEE SYNONYMS FOR modish ON THESAURUS.COM

OTHER WORDS FROM modish

mod·ish·ly, adverb mod·ish·ness, noun un·mod·ish, adjective un·mod·ish·ly, adverb

Words nearby modish

modifier, modify, modigliani, modillion, modiolus, modish, modiste, modjeska, modoc, modock wool, modred

Example sentences from the Web for modish

It feels bizarrely out of place, and the horde of modish Angelenos decide to capture it on their iPhones and Androids.

Paris Hilton's Trippy Los Angeles Release Party For Her Single With Lil Wayne |Jean Trinh |October 9, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
A group of modish young Angelenos has congregated at Eveleigh, a bistro off Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood.

Andrew Bachelor, a.k.a. King Bach, Is the King of Vine—And Comedy’s Next Big Thing |Marlow Stern |August 29, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Top-40 music is blaring and the crowd, most of whom are standing, is young, modish, and easy on the eyes.

Inside Beacher's Madhouse, L.A.'s Craziest Nightclub |Marlow Stern |June 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
United received heaps of critical acclaim stateside and Phoenix became a favorite among the modish indie crowd.

Phoenix on New Album ‘Bankrupt!’ and Journey to Rock Superstardom |Marlow Stern |April 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

This young man was already well known in the modish world of town for his beauty and adventurous spirit.

A Lady of Quality |Frances Hodgson Burnett
Now we must hasten on to our destination; and if you see any of the modish people nudge each other whispering, ‘Old fool!’

A Nest of Linnets |Frank Frankfort Moore
Philip eyed with furtive approval the modish shirtwaist, turned back at the full brown throat, and the heavily coiled hair.

Diane of the Green Van |Leona Dalrymple
I have written, not for vizard masks and modish ladies, but for virtuous wives and daughters.

Mohawks, Volume 2 of 3 |Mary Elizabeth Braddon
She entertained a great deal, generally at modish restaurants.

The Woman With The Fan |Robert Hichens

British Dictionary definitions for modish

modish

/ (ˈməʊdɪʃ) /

adjective

in the current fashion or style; contemporary

Derived forms of modish

modishly, adverb modishness, noun