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stilvoll
stylish
Showing good taste and a sense of aesthetics; elegant and tasteful.
example
Das Hotel war sehr stilvoll eingerichtet.
The hotel was decorated very stylishly.
stilvoll
stylish
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word structure
The adjective is made up of the noun 'der Stil' (style) and the ending '-voll' (-ful). So it literally means 'full of style.' You can also find the ending '-voll' in other adjectives such as 'hoffnungsvoll' (hopeful) or 'kraftvoll' (powerful).
EXAMPLE
Sie hat ein sehr stilvolles Kleid für die Feier ausgewählt.
She chose a very stylish dress for the celebration.
Use as an adverb
'Stilvoll' can describe not only nouns, but can also be used as an adverb to characterize an action. It then answers the question 'How?'.
EXAMPLE
Er hat es geschafft, sich stilvoll aus der unangenehmen Situation zurückzuziehen.
He managed to withdraw stylishly from the unpleasant situation.
Typical collocations
'Stilvoll' often describes things in the areas of design, fashion, and social behavior. Typical combinations are: 'eine stilvolle Einrichtung' (stylish furnishings), 'ein stilvolles Ambiente' (a stylish atmosphere), 'ein stilvolles Outfit' (a stylish outfit), or 'ein stilvolles Auftreten' (a stylish appearance or manner).
EXAMPLE
Das Restaurant hat ein sehr stilvolles Ambiente.
The restaurant has a very stylish atmosphere.
Compare with
stilvoll vs schick
chic / stylish
'schick' and 'stilvoll' both describe something that looks good and shows taste. 'schick' fits especially well for clothing or a modern appearance. It sounds a bit more everyday and direct. 'stilvoll' puts more emphasis on good style and quiet elegance. It is often used for clothing, rooms, celebrations, or behavior. If something simply looks good and fashionable, people often say 'schick'. If you want to especially emphasize good taste, 'stilvoll' fits better.
stilvoll
Das kleine Restaurant ist schlicht, aber sehr stilvoll eingerichtet.
The small restaurant is simply but very stylishly furnished.
schick
Nach dem Friseurbesuch sieht Lisa richtig schick aus.
After her visit to the hairdresser, Lisa looks really stylish.
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