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- [sheek]
- /ʃik/
- /ʃiːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sheek]
- /ʃik/
Definitions of chic word
- adjective chic Something or someone that is chic is fashionable and sophisticated. 3
- uncountable noun chic Chic is used to refer to a particular style or to the quality of being chic. 3
- adjective chic (esp of fashionable clothes, women, etc) stylish or elegant 3
- noun chic stylishness, esp in dress; modishness; fashionable good taste 3
- noun chic any of various fashion movements based on a particular lifestyle 3
- noun chic smart elegance of style and manner 3
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Origin of chic
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < French < German Schick skill
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Parts of speech for Chic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
chic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chic
adj chic
- swank — dashing smartness, as in dress or appearance; style.
- modern — of or relating to present and recent time; not ancient or remote: modern city life.
- trendy — of, in, or pertaining to the latest trend or style.
- stylish — characterized by or conforming to style or the fashionable standard; fashionably elegant; smart or chic: She wore a very stylish gown to the inaugural ball.
- mod — very modern; up-to-date; being in the vanguard in style, dress, etc.
adjective chic
- well-dressed — attired in clothing that is of good quality, is properly fitted, and is appropriate and becoming.
- attractive — A person who is attractive is pleasant to look at.
- well-groomed — having the hair, skin, etc., well cared for; well-dressed, clean, and neat: a well-groomed young man.
- classy — If you describe someone or something as classy, you mean they are stylish and sophisticated.
- tony — high-toned; stylish: a tony nightclub.
noun chic
- style — a particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character: the baroque style; The style of the house was too austere for their liking.
- panache — a grand or flamboyant manner; verve; style; flair: The actor who would play Cyrano must have panache.
- classiness — of high class, rank, or grade; stylish; admirably smart; elegant.
Antonyms for chic
adj chic
- old-fashioned — of a style or kind that is no longer in vogue: an old-fashioned bathing suit.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unintelligent — deficient in intelligence; dull; stupid.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- unfashionable — observant of or conforming to the fashion; stylish: a fashionable young woman.
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