sty·lis·tic

[stahy-lis-tik]
adjective
of or pertaining to style.
Also, sty·lis·ti·cal.


Origin:
1855–60; style + -istic

sty·lis·ti·cal·ly, adverb

stylish, stylistic.
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stylistic (staɪˈlɪstɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
of or relating to style, esp artistic or literary style
 
sty'listically
 
adv

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Stylistic is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Example sentences
Makes a stylistic change in provisions concerning mental health services.
We've used each artist's work as a stylistic inspiration for his or her film.
Such differences, stylistic and substantive, have not hampered their
  extracurricular life.
Makes a stylistic change in the reckless discharge of a firearm statute.
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