stilvolle

Stilvolle is the feminine singular inflected form of the German adjective stilvoll, meaning stylish, tasteful, or elegant. It is used to describe feminine nouns and can appear before nouns with or without articles in everyday German.

Etymology and meaning: The adjective stilvoll derives from Stil (style) and voll (full), conveying the sense of complete or mature good taste. Stilvoll describes qualities that are aesthetically refined, balanced, and well executed, rather than merely fashionable.

Usage and nuance: Stilvoll is commonly used in fashion, interior design, art, and journalism to express positive appraisal of appearance or presentation. It often implies tasteful, enduring quality rather than fleeting trendiness. In contrast to more trend-driven terms like modisch (fashionable), stilvoll suggests a classic or refined elegance.

Grammatical notes: As an attributive adjective, stilvoll takes an appropriate ending to agree with the feminine noun it describes. Examples include eine stilvolle Frau (a stylish woman) and die stilvolle Einrichtung (the stylish interior). Without an article, the strong inflection yields stilvolle Kleidung (stylish clothing). Common related forms include stilvoller Mann (masculine), stilvolles Design (neuter), and the plural stilvolle Kleider or stilvolle Einrichtungen.

See also: Stil (style), Geschmack (taste), Eleganz (elegance). Translations include English stylish or tasteful, and similar terms in other Germanic languages.