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

  • (..) Lucky thing Germany is closer than Russia. After six years, the return of spring fashion. Fresh and breezy... unlike the pompous styles of wartime. l'll make mincemeat of you! ''You'll reckon with me!'' Another sad page... in the tragedy (..)
    1988 Cinema Paradiso