chic

1 of 2

noun

1
: smart elegance and sophistication especially of dress or manner : style
wears her clothes with superb chic
2
: a distinctive mode of dress or manner associated with a fashionable lifestyle, ideology, or pursuit
wearing the latest in urban chic
New Age chic
3
: a faddishly popular quality or appeal
also : something (such as a practice or interest) having such appeal
the transient tides of academic chic Irving Kristol

chic

2 of 2

adjective

chicer; chicest
1
: cleverly stylish : smart
the woman who is chic adapts fashion to her own personalityElizabeth L. Post
2
: currently fashionable
a chic restaurant
chic boutiques
chicly adverb
chicness noun

Examples of chic in a Sentence

Noun It's the height of chic this year. mockumentaries are the latest filmmaking chic Adjective The café has a chic new look. a chic new hairstyle that makes her look very sophisticated
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Noun
From bold color palettes to playful prints, every outfit Emily Cooper and her stylish crew wears is a masterclass in French chic. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2024 The velvet skirt features top-stitching detail that adds even more depth to the piece while the bell sleeves add to the bohemian chic of it all. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
From chic yet snug sweaters like the Lillusory Turtleneck Sweater, which is 50 percent off, to versatile trousers like the Lee Ultra Lux Pants, now 53 percent off, these items are designed to keep you comfy and stylish. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2024 This faux fur style looks chic on my sofa and is my go-to blanket for movie nights. Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chic 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French

Adjective

probably from attributive use of chic entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chic was in 1851

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Cite this Entry

“Chic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chic. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

chic

1 of 2 noun
: fashionable style

chic

2 of 2 adjective
chicer; chicest
: stylish, smart
chic clothes

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