CHIC Synonyms: 140 Similar and Opposite Words

chic 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of chic

as in stylish

being in the latest or current fashion a chic new hairstyle that makes her look very sophisticated

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

chic

2 of 2

noun

ˈshēk

as in trend

a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time mockumentaries are the latest filmmaking chic

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of chic

Adjective

Rooms are cozy and coastal grandmother chic, with earthy colors like taupe and terra cotta, and peaceful lake views. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 From New York’s insistence that low ponies and naked nails are, indeed, chic, to Milan’s cheeky winks of morning-after makeup and good-bad-hair days, designers and artists made room to play. — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Noun

The Grammy winner, alongside her mom, looked beyond chic in a plaid $5,000 Versace blazer and miniskirt set, over a $35 Victoria’s Secret corset top as the Chiefs played the Denver Broncos. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2026 This mini dress gives you the comfort of curling up in your favorite sweatpants and sweatshirt set, while still looking sporty chic. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chic

Adjective

From stylish home upgrades and confidence-boosting beauty finds to unforgettable adventures and practical everyday essentials, these thoughtful ideas celebrate girl power in all its forms.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Overall, the new airport retains what travelers love about Burbank–small, efficient, and relatively stress-free–while adding more space, amenities, and a stylish upgrade.

— Annita Katee, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of stylish

Noun

Dabrowski sees its appeal as an aesthetic rather than simply a trend, pointing to the scarves, flashes of colors, especially red, and distinctly Parisian styling.

— Alex Badia, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Music that has outlived trends, generations, and just about everything else the world has thrown at it.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of trend

Adjective

The Marché des Enfants Rouges, tucked away on Rue de Bretagne in the fashionable Marais neighborhood, is the oldest covered food market in Paris and a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Many of them were designed with a specific activity in mind, like hiking or running, and the fashionable crowd adopted them as outfit enhancers.

— Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of fashionable

Adjective

The ship is thoughtfully designed to allow for ample space so guests do not feel overcrowded, even in the most happening spots.

— Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.

— Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2020

Definition of happening

Noun

Textural and layered wallpaper looks are similarly quite en vogue right now, granting organic depth to a room that might otherwise feel small and ordinary.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Designers agree that these are also majorly in vogue at this point in time.

— Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of vogue

Noun

Milk & Honey Milk & Honey changed what a bar could be and how cocktails were crafted, setting off this century’s speakeasy craze.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Despite its short episode length, the show is designed for streaming services and even TV networks, but not microdrama platforms, having been created before the vertical video craze took off.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of craze

Noun

The setup smooths the music’s flux without sacrificing the flavor of all the places and styles the album spans.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Antique 18th-century Swiss wooden ceilings were sourced and reassembled to fit the precise dimensions of the primary rooms, and corridors and guest rooms are lined with 19th-century pine mountain–style paneling.

— Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of style

Browse Nearby Words

chi

chic

chicane

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Chic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chic. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of chic

adjective

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

zenith

Popular in Grammar & Usage

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 16

Popular

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

16 Food Words Recently Added to the Dictionary

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

Games & Quizzes