alamode
/ˈæləˌmoʊd/
noun
- A thin, glossy silk fabric used for making scarves, ribbons, and linings.
- The tailor recommended alamode for the lining of the jacket because of its smooth finish.
- She chose a soft alamode ribbon to tie around the gift box.
- In the 19th century, alamode was a popular fabric for fashionable bonnets.
adverb
- In the manner of the latest fashion; fashionably.
- The young gentleman dressed alamode, with a top hat and polished boots.
- She wore her hair alamode, styled just like the actresses in the magazines.
- At the party, everyone tried to speak and act alamode to impress the host.
adjective
- Fashionable or stylish.
- He considered himself quite alamode, always following the latest trends.
- Her alamode outfit turned heads at the gallery opening.
- The restaurant had an alamode decor with modern art and sleek furniture.
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