Chic Definition

shēk
chicer, chicest
adjective
chicer, chicest
Conforming to the current fashion; stylish.
Chic clothes; a chic boutique.
American Heritage
Stylish in a smart, pleasing way.
Webster's New World
Adopting or setting current fashions and styles; sophisticated.
Chic, well-dressed young executives.
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noun
The quality or state of being stylish; fashionableness.
American Heritage
Smart elegance of style and manner.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Chic

Noun

Singular:
chic
Plural:
chics

Adjective

Base Form:
chic
Comparative:
chicer
Superlative:
chicest

Origin of Chic

  • Borrowing from French chic, from German schick ("elegance, tact, style, skill"), from Middle High German schicken ("to outfit oneself, fit in, arrange appropriately"), causative of Middle High German geschehen, geschēn ("to happen, rush") from Old High German giskehan ("to happen") from Proto-Germanic *skehaną (“to run, move quickly”), from Proto-Indo-European *skek- (“to run, jump, spring”). Akin to Old English scēon ("to happen"), Dutch schielijk ("hasty").

    From Wiktionary

  • French probably from German Schick skill, fitness, elegance from Middle High German (sich) schicken to outfit (oneself), fit in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Chic Sentence Examples

  • Megan is one of the chic fighters.

  • While the So Chic Dollhouse runs on the expensive side when it comes to dollhouses, the construction of it and size make up for the cost.

  • Adding to the trend-conscience apparel collection are four new chic outfits and a violin with a case and bow as a new accessory.

  • Dirty and run down in parts, incredibly chic and modern in places, Budapest has an unshakeable charm.

  • To be sure, monokinis are incredibly chic, stylish and very fashionable, and much of that is due to the novelty of the look.

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Words Starting With

CCHCHI

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CICHIC

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Words Starting With C and Ending With C

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4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With C4 Letter Words Ending With C