chic
- noun
- /ʃiːk/
- She has a chic sense of fashion that impresses everyone at the gala.
- radical chic
- established chic
And so for me this like eclectic hippie chic, shabby chic, shabby chic hippie vibe feels homey to me.
- And so for me this like eclectic hippie chic, shabby chic, shabby chic hippie vibe feels homey to me.
Examples
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The fashion show featured items that perfectly captured the essence of chic style.
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Cal, for Cal, was the picture of chic: corduroy coat, wool tie, chinos.
Fiction book (1994) -
Have you ever seen such a chic beach look?
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- It's so industrial chic.
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And then I have a a chic, very simple black clutch to go out.
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Your place is very Boho-Chic.
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Designer handbags bring a chic look to your style and boost your confidence as well.
Blog text (22) -
French fashion was no longer an option, and America became the home of patriotic chic based on practical clothes and tailored fashions.
Academic text (2015) -
My look for the night was menswear chic, inspired by Miranda Hobbs.
Blog text (29) -
His home decor is a blend of modern elegance and chic sophistication.
Synonyms
A stylish, showy way of looking or behaving that seems rich
Being stylish and elegant in a simple way
A quality of being fashionable and attractive
The state of being in style and popular now
A clean, stylish way of dressing
A quality of being in style and following the latest fashions
A way of wearing clothes that is formal and stylish for special occasions
Antonyms
Compounds
How Stylish
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chic as a noun comes from the same French chic, likely from the old German schick meaning 'skill' or 'good taste'. So chic names the quality of being stylish and well put together.