Enstyle

/ɛnˈstaɪl/ verb

Definition

To put into a particular style or manner, or to cause to conform to a style.

Etymology

From 'en-' plus 'style', from Latin 'stilus' meaning a writing instrument, later meaning manner of writing or expression. The verb 'enstyle' emerged to describe the process of giving something a characteristic style.

Kelly Says

Fashion designers and writers used 'enstyle' to mean 'make fashionable' or 'give a consistent voice to'—it's the verb form of style, suggesting that style isn't just appearance but something actively applied or imposed on something.

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