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

  • (..) I'll miss you. #' # I'm so into you # #Whoo-hoo # #When you walked into the room # #There was voodoo in the vibes # #I was captured by your style # #But I could not catch your eyes # I don't want to leave. So don't. Stay here with me. We'll start a jazz band. #I am so into you, baby # (..)
    2003 Lost in Translation
  • (..) #What's so funny 'bout peace, love and understanding # #I'm winkin' at ya # #Gonna make you, make you make you notice # #Gonna use my arms # #Gonna use my legs # #Gonna use my style # #Gonna use my sidestep # #Gonna use my fingers # #Gonna use my, my, my ## # My, my, my # #Imagination, oh-ohh # (..)
    2003 Lost in Translation