-STYLE


Meaning of -STYLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -staɪl ]

1.

-style combines with nouns and adjectives to form adjectives which describe the style or characteristics of something.

...the development of a Western-style political system.

...a hearty country-style dinner.

COMB in ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

-style combines with adjectives and nouns to form adverbs which describe how something is done.

Guests have been asked to dress 1920s-style.

COMB in ADV : ADV after v

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