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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

  • (..) Is there any, you know, faster way? You know, until you, you know, don't feel anything? No. Besides... ...I don't think hard style is your thing. Po, why are you really out here? I just found out that my dad isn't really my dad. Your dad? The goose. That must have been quite a shock. (..)
    2011 Kung Fu Panda 2