trendy
trendy — adjective
1. describing something that a lot of people think is fashionable at a particular t
describing something that a lot of people think is fashionable at a particular time, especially because it matches the newest styles and ideas in fashion, design, or culture.
The coffee shop near the university became trendy after the renovation.
predicative use: became + trendy after [event]
Roya bought a trendy leather jacket for the autumn music festival.
attributive: trendy + noun describing a product
That neighbourhood used to feel trendy, but now it seems old-fashioned.
Owen thinks trendy restaurants often serve tiny portions on big plates.
Saira's new haircut looks trendy but is still easy to style every morning.
- fashionable
more neutral and enduring — a fashionable item stays stylish longer, while a trendy one may fade quickly
- stylish
focuses on individual elegance rather than following a crowd
- chic
more formal or high-fashion — implies sophisticated taste, not just popularity
- cool
more informal and subjective — something can be cool without being part of a mainstream trend
- old-fashioned
no longer matching current styles
- unfashionable
not popular in current fashion
文法句型
trendy + noun
be + trendy
用法筆記
Frequently used to describe places (cafés, bars, neighbourhoods), products (clothes, gadgets), and styles. The word can carry a slightly dismissive tone if the speaker implies that the popularity is temporary or shallow.
常見錯誤
trendy — noun
1. a person who makes a strong effort to follow the newest fashions and popular sty
a person who makes a strong effort to follow the newest fashions and popular styles, often changing their appearance or interests to match whatever is currently in vogue.
Cole loves being a trendy — he buys every gadget within a week of its release.
countable noun with article: a + trendy
The trendies at the party all wore the same limited-edition sneakers.
Yasmin called her cousin a trendy for buying clothes she never wore.
A true trendy would never admit to shopping at last year's favourite store.
The magazine interviewed several young trendies about their shopping habits.
- fashionista
more approving — someone deeply involved in fashion, not just following it
- hipster
more specific — someone who follows alternative or niche trends, often rejecting mainstream culture
文法句型
a + trendy
the + trendy + verb
用法筆記
Used as a countable noun referring to a person. Plural form is 'trendies.' The word often carries a mildly critical tone, suggesting that the person follows trends without thinking critically. It is most common in informal British English.
常見錯誤
❌ 'She is very trendy.' (adj vs noun confusion) — If you mean she is a person who follows trends, say 'She is a trendy'; if you mean she looks fashionable, say 'She is trendy' (adjective).