fashionable

UK: ˈfæʃənəbl | US: ˈfæʃənəbl

Definition
  1. adj. following or influenced by current trends in style or design

  2. adj. characteristic of or suitable for fashionable society

  3. adj. temporarily popular or widely accepted

Structure
fashion <shape, style>able <capable of>
Etymology

The word "fashionable" combines "fashion," derived from Old French façon (meaning "shape" or "manner"), which itself traces back to Latin factio (from facere, "to make"). The suffix "-able" (from Latin -abilis) indicates capability or tendency. Originally, "fashion" referred to the act of making or shaping something, later evolving to denote prevailing styles. By the 17th century, "fashionable" emerged to describe things or people aligned with current trends, reflecting societal values of adaptability and aesthetic appeal.

Examples
  1. She always wears fashionable clothes to social events.

  2. The café became a fashionable spot after the celebrity visit.

  3. His ideas were fashionable among intellectuals in the 1920s.

  4. The designer’s new collection is both artistic and fashionable.

  5. Minimalist decor remains fashionable in modern homes.