What does trendier mean?
"Trendier" is the comparative form of the adjective "trendy," meaning more fashionable, stylish, or closely associated with current trends. It is typically used comparatively, as in "trendier than," to compare one person, product, style, or idea with another. For example, a new line of clothing may be described as trendier than an older collection because it reflects more recent fashions or a more current aesthetic. The word is informal in register but widely used in ordinary British and American English, including in fashion, design, technology, and popular culture. Although "trendier" can suggest genuine popularity, it may also carry the implication of following fashion closely or trying to appear current. As a comparison word, it emphasizes not simply that something is fashionable but that it is comparatively more so.
adjectiveMore fashionable or more strongly associated with current trends. It is the comparative form of "trendy."
- More fashionable, stylish, or aligned with current trends than something else.
"The boutique sells trendier designs than the shops nearby."
"Her wardrobe is trendier than it was a few years ago."
"Young consumers tend to choose trendier brands when they want to appear current."
"Trendier" is what you call something when even "trendy" is no longer enough to describe its cutting-edge style.
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Etymology of trendier
"Trendier" is the comparative form of the English adjective "trendy." The adjective "trendy" was formed around 1900 by adding the suffix "-y" to "trend," a word long used for a general direction of change and later for prevailing fashion. Related forms such as "trendiness" come from the same root, while "trendier" and "trendiest" provide the standard degrees of comparison.
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How trendier is actually used
This is a comparative adjective, normally used with "than." It is informal in tone but common in general usage in both British and American English.
Easily confused with trendier
"Trendy" means fashionable or associated with current trends, while "trendier" is its comparative form and means more fashionable than something else.