Meaning of 'style'

noun

a slender bristlelike or tubular process

Example: "a cartilaginous style"

noun

a pointed tool for writing or drawing or engraving

Synonyms: stylus

noun

distinctive and stylish elegance

Synonyms: dash

noun

how something is done or how it happens

Synonyms: fashion

noun

the popular taste at a given time

Synonyms: vogue trend

noun

a particular kind (as to appearance)

Example: "this style of shoe is in demand"

noun

editorial directions to be followed in spelling and punctuation and capitalization and typographical display

noun

a way of expressing something in language, art, music etc. that is characteristic of a particular person, group of people, or period

Example: "All the reporters were expected to adopt the style of the newspaper."

Synonyms: expressive style

noun

(botany) the narrow elongated part of the pistil between the ovary and the stigma

verb

make consistent with certain rules of style

Example: "style a manuscript"

verb

designate by an identifying term

Example: "They styled their nation `The Confederate States'"

Synonyms: title

verb

make consistent with a certain fashion or style