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In church or chapel style; -- said of compositions sung in the old church style, without instrumental accompaniment; as, a mass a cape…

An offense against purity of style or language; any form of speech contrary to the pure idioms of a particular language. See Solecism.

In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed to bravura, recitativo, or parlando.

An instrument, formerly much used for showing the time of day from the shadow of a style or gnomon on a graduated arc or surface; esp.…

Poured out; widely spread; not restrained; copious; full; esp., of style, opposed to concise or terse; verbose; prolix; as, a diffuse…

A style of light, bright-figured dress goods for women; also, a style of dress.

Freedom from constraint, formality, difficulty, embarrassment, etc.; facility; liberty; naturalness; -- said of manner, style, etc.; a…

an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing); "his writing conveys great energy"; "a remarkable muscularity of style"

Narrated in a grand style; pertaining to or designating a kind of narrative poem, usually called an heroic poem, in which real or fict…

The prevailing mode or style, especially of dress; custom or conventional usage in respect of dress, behavior, etiquette, etc.; partic…

pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

Similar to, or in the style of, the poem "Hudibras," by Samuel Butler; in the style of doggerel verse.

inappropriate and unpleasing manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)

To explain or tell the meaning of; to expound; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms; to decipher; to de…

The literary style of Dr. Samuel Johnson, or one formed in imitation of it; an inflated, stilted, or pompous style, affecting classica…

Nature; style; character; sort; fashion; manner; variety; description; class; as, there are several kinds of eloquence, of style, and…

(language) communication by word of mouth; "his speech was garbled"; "he uttered harsh language"; "he recorded the spoken language of…

The Latin tongue, style, or idiom, or the use thereof; specifically, purity of Latin style or idiom.