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

  • (..) if they're too tight. They're... They're pretty shrunk. Are you sure you don't want the... Like a different kind? Like, you know, the skinny jeans... ...because those are in style. The skaters where them. - Do I look like a skater? - All right. Mom, get them, my big boy pants. (..)
    2008 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) - How's the sex? - Marie, Jesus. I guess that answers that. You just gonna sit there? Look at this. Look at this. Kjeldahl-style recovery flask, millilitres. Very rare. You got your usual paraphernalia, Griffin beakers... ...there's your Erlenmeyer flask. But the (..)
    2008 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1