Definition for FASH'ION-A-BLE

FASH'ION-A-BLE, a.

  1. Made according to the prevailing form or mode; as, a fashionable dress.
  2. Established by custom or use; current; prevailing at a particular time; as, the fashionable philosophy; fashionable opinions.
  3. Observant of the fashion or customary male; dressing or behaving according to the prevailing fashion; as, a fashionable man. Hence,
  4. Genteel; well bred; as, fashionable company or society.

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