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Definition style in British English

style noun

noun
/staɪl/
1

the individual way that someone behaves and does things

Example

Rob has a very different style, relaxed and slow.

Example

I really dislike her teaching style.

Example

Nancy's style of management is not what I was expecting.

Example

Having big parties is not our style.

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1.1

the way that someone writes or produces music or art

Example

Do you have any trouble with Joyce's writing style?

Example

Sylvia's singing style has been influenced by jazz.

Example

Picasso's style of painting changed and developed over the years.

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2

an attractive or impressive way of behaving or doing something

Example

I was greeted with great style.

Example

Greg has a lot of style.

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3

the way that something is made or done that is typical of a particular group, time, or place

Example

Julie prefers the Gothic architectural style, while I like Romanesque.

Example

He has the true Italian style of playing.

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3.1

the particular way that clothing is made or designed

Example

The characters were wearing Renaissance style costumes.

Example

I don't like the style of dresses that are popular now.

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Definition style in British English