styled
styled — verb
- styledpresent simple I / you / we / they
- styleds3rd person singular
- styleding-ing form
- stylededpast simple
1. to cut, arrange, or shape something like hair, clothes, furniture, or an interio
to cut, arrange, or shape something like hair, clothes, furniture, or an interior space to achieve a desired appearance
Tariq styled his beard with a new trimmer before the wedding party.
style + object + with + instrument
The designer styled the living room with modern wooden furniture and soft lighting.
Nia's hair was styled in a neat braid for the school performance.
Salma styled her outfit with a bright scarf and silver earrings.
The bride's hair was styled by a professional team from Milan.
- arrange
more general; can refer to putting things in order without focusing on appearance
- shape
focuses on giving form to something, often by cutting or molding
- design
broader; includes planning the look and function of something
- trim
more specific; means cutting away small amounts to neaten hair or plants
文法句型
style + object + adverb/prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Often used in passive constructions. The outcome of the styling is usually expressed in a prepositional phrase introduced by 'in', 'with', or 'as'.
常見錯誤
2. to officially refer to someone or something with a particular name, title, or de
to officially refer to someone or something with a particular name, title, or description
The newspaper styled the general 'a national hero' after the victory.
style + object + noun complement
The group styled itself the 'Citizens for Clean Water' association.
reflexive: style + oneself + name
Caio styled himself an expert on ancient Roman architecture after reading two books.
The official document styled her 'Managing Director of the Foundation'.
Queen Elizabeth I was styled 'the Virgin Queen' in many historical accounts.
文法句型
style + object + noun phrase complement
style + object + as + noun phrase
用法筆記
Typically appears in formal writing or official contexts. Frequently used with reflexive pronouns (style oneself) to suggest self-appointment, sometimes with a hint of irony or criticism.
常見錯誤
styled — noun
1. a specific way of doing, making, or expressing something, often one that belongs
a specific way of doing, making, or expressing something, often one that belongs to a certain person, community, or era
Each artist in the group developed her own style of painting over the years.
style of [activity]
Omar's style of teaching involves a lot of group activities and games.
The hotel was built in the traditional Japanese style with sliding doors.
I like her direct style of communication because she wastes no words.
The chef's cooking style combines traditional French methods with local spices.
文法句型
style + of + noun
in + adjective + style
用法筆記
The most general sense of 'style'. It applies to art, music, writing, sports, business, and everyday behaviour. When paired with 'of', the following noun names the activity ('style of teaching', 'style of leadership').
常見錯誤
2. the popular trend in clothing, appearance, or design at a particular time
the popular trend in clothing, appearance, or design at a particular time
Long skirts came back into style this season after years of being out.
come into style / go out of style
The boutique sells clothes in the latest street style from Tokyo and Seoul.
Vinícius noticed chunky sneakers became the most popular style among teenagers that winter.
Wearing bright colours is very much in style right now among young people.
That jacket went out of style years ago, but Sumin still wears it proudly.
文法句型
in style
out of style
come into style
用法筆記
Common in fixed phrases 'in style' (currently fashionable) and 'out of style' (no longer fashionable). Unlike 'fashion', 'style' in this sense is uncountable in the core pattern: 'in style' / 'out of style' (no article).
常見錯誤
3. the specific form or cut that something is produced in, such as hair, clothes, o
the specific form or cut that something is produced in, such as hair, clothes, or furniture
The sofa comes in three different styles: modern, classic, and rustic.
styles: modern / classic / rustic
Trang chose a short hairstyle that is easy to wash and care for.
compound: hairstyle
This wooden table has a simple style with clean lines and no decoration.
The dress is available in several style options for the wedding guests.
Gabriel prefers furniture in a mid-century style with thin wooden legs.
文法句型
hairstyle
in a ___ style
用法筆記
Often appears in compounds such as 'hairstyle' (the cut and arrangement of hair) and 'lifestyle' (the way a person lives). When describing furniture or architecture, 'in a [period/region] style' is the typical pattern.
常見錯誤
4. an attractive and confident quality in how someone or something looks, acts, or
an attractive and confident quality in how someone or something looks, acts, or is made, making people admire them
Sana walked into the room with grace and style, turning every head.
with style
The hotel lobby was decorated with great style using marble and gold.
Esme handled the difficult conversation with style and never lost her cool.
The actress is known for her elegant style on and off the red carpet.
David solved the tricky problem with style, impressing the whole team.
- elegance
more formal; emphasises grace and refinement
- grace
focuses on smooth, attractive movement and manner
- sophistication
implies worldly knowledge, culture, and refined taste
- panache
suggests confident, flamboyant stylishness — slightly informal
- clumsiness
lack of grace or coordination
- awkwardness
lack of smoothness in social situations
文法句型
with style
have style
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense — you do not say 'a style' when referring to elegance. Common in the fixed phrase 'with style', meaning in an impressively elegant or confident manner.
常見錯誤
5. the slender tube inside a flower that carries pollen from the sticky top down to
the slender tube inside a flower that carries pollen from the sticky top down toward the seed-bearing base
Bees transfer pollen from the flower's anther to its sticky style.
anther → style: pollen transfer path
A lily's style is long and thin, rising from the centre of the bloom.
In a tulip, the style is very short compared with the large petals.
The botanist measured each style carefully under a microscope in the lab.
Pollination happens when a pollen grain lands on the sticky tip of the style.
文法句型
the style of a flower
用法筆記
Technical botanical term. Almost never used outside biology textbooks, gardening guides, or botany classes. Learners at CEFR A1-B2 are very unlikely to encounter this sense.
6. the set of rules for spelling, punctuation, capitalisation, and formatting that
the set of rules for spelling, punctuation, capitalisation, and formatting that a writer or publisher follows
The Chicago Manual of Style is widely used in book and academic publishing.
style manual / style guide
Each academic journal has its own style for citations and references.
The editor checked the manuscript for consistency with the house style.
Trang learned the correct style for writing formal business emails at work.
Using a consistent style throughout a document makes it look professional.
- convention
broader; refers to accepted practices in any field, not just writing
- format
more specific to layout and arrangement rather than editorial choices
- usage
refers to the accepted way of using words in a language
文法句型
style guide
house style
用法筆記
Common in the compounds 'style guide' (a reference document listing the rules) and 'house style' (the preferred style of a particular publisher or organisation). This sense overlaps with 'format' but includes editorial choices about tone and grammar.