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ultra-chic

ul·tra-chic
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhl-truh sheek]
    • /ˈʌl trə ʃik/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhl-truh sheek]
    • /ˈʌl trə ʃik/

Definitions of ultra-chic word

  • adjective ultra-chic attractive and fashionable; stylish: a chic hat. 1
  • noun ultra-chic style and elegance, especially in dress: Paris clothes have such chic. 1
  • noun ultra-chic stylishness; modishness: the chic of the firstnighters. 1
  • noun ultra-chic 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. 1

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Origin of ultra-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 Ultra-chic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ultra-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".

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