stylized

Meanings

1. 1adjectivebefore a noun

   Drawn or shown in a simplified, artificial way that follows an artistic style instead of copying reality.

   Grammar: Usually sits before a noun: a stylized drawing.

   Patterns

   • stylized representation of something

   The poster shows a stylized bird in blue and gold.

   The film uses stylized violence rather than realistic gore.

   A stylized sun appears on the flag.

2. 2adjectivecomparable

   Following a fixed, formal pattern that looks deliberate rather than natural.

   Grammar: Can describe behavior or speech.

   The actors spoke in a stylized, rhythmic way.

   The ritual consists of stylized gestures.

   Her stylized handwriting looked almost like calligraphy.

Common combinations

stylized image

The logo is a stylized image of a leaf.

stylized dance

The stylized dance has strict rules.

highly stylized

The play is highly stylized.

stylized violence

The game contains stylized violence.

stylized lettering

The shop sign used stylized lettering.

Synonyms and how they differ

conventionalized

Conventionalized is more technical and stresses following accepted artistic rules.

abstract

Abstract art may avoid real forms altogether, while a stylized image still clearly represents something.

mannered

Mannered is more critical and suggests artificial or affected.

artificial

Artificial is broader and often negative, where stylized is neutral and artistic.

Opposites

Word family

style noun

a particular way of doing or making something

stylize verb

to give an artistic style to

stylization noun

the act or result of stylizing

stylistic adjective

relating to style

stylish adjective

fashionable and elegant

Commonly confused: stylized or stylish?

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