style

Definition

  • noun: a particular way in which something is done, created, or performed
  • noun: a distinctive manner of expression (as in writing or speech)
  • verb: to give (yourself) a name or title even if you do not really deserve it
  • verb: to call or designate by an identifying term
  • often + 'as'
  • synonyms: name, designation, course

Examples

  • Openly criticizing a fellow worker is just 'not my style'. [=I would never openly criticize a fellow worker]

  • He finished the tournament 'in style' by winning his last match very quickly and easily.

  • He has been living 'in high style'. [=he has been living the way rich people live]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) where we blow up! Not today! Hey, Buzz! You're flyin'! This isn't flying. This is falling with style. To infinity and beyond! Buzz, we missed the truck. We're not aiming for the truck. Hey, wow! -What? What is it? (..)
    1995 Toy Story
  • (..) -Whoa! Oh, wow, you flew magnificently! -I found my movin' buddy. -Thank you. Thank you all. Thank you. That wasn't flying! That was... falling with style. Man, the dolls must really go for you. Can you teach me that? -Golly bob howdy! -Oh, shut up! You know, in a couple of days, (..)
    1995 Toy Story