modieus

Modieus is a Dutch adjective meaning fashionable, stylish, or in line with current fashion. It describes people, clothing, or tastes that are considered to be in vogue. The term is common in Dutch-language media, fashion journalism, advertising, and everyday speech. Etymology traces the word to the concept of mode or fashion, and it forms part of the core vocabulary for describing contemporary style in Dutch. In English-language contexts, modieus is rarely used; writers typically render it as modish, fashionable, or stylish when discussing Dutch fashion in English texts. The connotation of modieus is generally positive, though in some contexts it can carry a lightly ironic or evaluative tone if the fashion statement is perceived as overly showy or pretentious. Related terms include chic, trendy, and fashionable. In cultural discussions, modieus is often employed to describe contemporary trends, design, and lifestyle aesthetics in the Netherlands and Flanders.