chic
Americanadjective
noun
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style and elegance, especially in dress.
Paris clothes have such chic.
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stylishness; modishness.
the chic of the firstnighters.
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casual and understated style, as in dress or décor, that expresses a specified trendy lifestyle or activity.
Black-rimmed glasses bring some geek chic to your outfit.
adjective
noun
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stylishness, esp in dress; modishness; fashionable good taste
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any of various fashion movements based on a particular lifestyle
radical chic
geek chic
Pronunciation
The spelling pronunciation is considered nonstandard except when used facetiously.
Other Word Forms
- chicly adverb
- chicness noun
- superchic adjective
- ultrachic adjective
Etymology
Origin of chic
1855–60; < French < German Schick skill
Example Sentences
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But anyone who grew up with the chicest member of the Muppets’ ensemble cast, whether on their TVs or in their dreams, understands she’s an eternal headliner.
From Salon
The kitchen also emphasizes an open floor plan that shows off their chic living area, which boasts an elegant marble fireplace.
From MarketWatch
Their home is colorful and has a touch of “grandma chic,” since Poer’s grandmother, Gigi, left him the contents of her Atlanta home.
From Los Angeles Times
Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with a chic dining area to their right, which boasts modern overhead lighting and a large window.
From MarketWatch
Downtown Munich is best-known for chic shops and flashy fast cars but right now its streets are bedecked with posters advertising next generation drones.
From BBC
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