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Chic: meaning, definitions and examples

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chic

 

[ สƒiหk ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

fashion

Elegantly and stylishly fashionable.

Synonyms

elegant, fashionable, stylish

Examples of usage

  • She always looks so chic in her designer clothes.
  • The hotel lobby was beautifully chic with modern decor and artwork.
Context #2 | Noun

French culture

Elegance by virtue of being fashionable.

Synonyms

elegance, sophistication, style

Examples of usage

  • Her chic and sophisticated demeanor captivated everyone at the party.
  • The Parisian cafe had an air of chic and sophistication.

Translations

Translations of the word "chic" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chique

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค เคพเค  (แนญhฤแนญh)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schick

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ modis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะธะบะฐั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szykowny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒƒใ‚ฏ (shikku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chic

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chic

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ๋ จ๋œ (seoryeon doen)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู†ูŠู‚ (สพanฤซq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—ถ้ซฆ (shรญmรกo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญnn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะธะบะฐั€ะปั‹ (shikarly)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ˜ (shiki)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chic

Etymology

The word 'chic' originated from French, where it originally meant 'stylish elegance'. It gained popularity in English during the 19th century and has since been used to describe a sophisticated and fashionable style. The concept of chic is often associated with French culture and high fashion.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,191, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.