chic

adjective

chicer; chicest

1

: cleverly stylish : smart

The woman who is chic adapts fashion to her own personality.

—Elizabeth L. Post

2

: currently fashionable

a chic restaurant

chic boutiques

chicly adverb

chicness noun

Synonyms of chic

• stylish
• fashionable
• happening

Examples of chic in a Sentence

The café has a chic new look.

a chic new hairstyle that makes her look very sophisticated

Recent Examples on the Web

Edgewater Beach Hotel Naples, Florida At Edgewater Beach Hotel, families enjoy chic, spacious suites with kitchens, living areas, and bedrooms. —Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026

Jacob Elordi, but everything about him has crossed the Rubicon into taste slop and chic slop. —Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026

This week, the picks on our radar include the new Parker Thatch x Big Night colorful tote, a summery take on Chaco's famous sandals featuring picnic-ready gingham prints, new sunglasses from ultra-chic Parisian brand Jimmy Fairly and the impossibly cool jewelry line from designer Shannon Bond. —Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 9 June 2026

This dress is minimalist and ultra-chic. —Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 9 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably from attributive use of chic entry 1

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing chic

• radical chic
• shabby chic

Rhymes for chic

• beak
• beek
• bleak
• cheek
• clique
• creak
• creek
• eke
• freak
• geek
• greek
• leak

Kids Definition

chic

1 of 2 noun

ˈshēk 

: fashionable style

chic

2 of 2 adjective

chicer; chicest

: stylish, smart

chic clothes