modish
Group 20Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable GRE
Example in Context
The modish restaurant attracted a trendy clientele more interested in being seen than in the quality of the cuisine.
Synonyms
trendystylishfashionable
Etymology
Derived from French, referring to something fashionable or stylish.
- mode (French) — fashion
Memory Aid
🍽️Sounds like “mow dish”
At a fancy dinner, everyone is MOWING down on the MODISH dishes that are all the rage!
Visual Association
👗A runway filled with models strutting in the latest MODISH outfits, turning heads everywhere.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “modish” mean on the GRE?
modish (adjective) means “Conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable”. The modish restaurant attracted a trendy clientele more interested in being seen than in the quality of the cuisine.
How to remember “modish” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “modish” sounds like “mow dish”. At a fancy dinner, everyone is MOWING down on the MODISH dishes that are all the rage!
What are synonyms for “modish”?
Common synonyms: trendy, stylish, fashionable.