chic
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Good form; style.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
sheekIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈʃik
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Definition
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noun
chiefly uncountable
Good form; style.
countable
A person with (a particular type of) chic.
A kind of ritual buffoon or clown in Yucatec Maya culture.
A diminutive of the male given name Charles.
adjective
Elegant, stylish.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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- “She looked very chic in her new outfit for the party.”
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Synonyms
Sense: elegant or stylish
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