chic — elegantly and stylishly fashionable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: elegantly and stylishly fashionable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃiːk/
Korean meaning: 우아하고 세련된, 시크한
Korean pronunciation: **시**크
Example Sentences
- His apartment has a very chic, minimalist design that makes everyone jealous.
- My grandmother thinks she's chic when she wears her reading glasses as a fashion statement.
- The new café downtown has such a chic atmosphere that even coffee tastes more expensive.
chic
ADJECTIVE//ʃiːk//
elegantly and stylishly fashionable
elegantly and stylishly fashionable
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The chic designer looks sleek as she starts to speak!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'chic', likely derived from German 'Schick' meaning skill or fitness. The word entered English in the 18th century and originally referred to skillful dressing before evolving to mean stylish elegance.
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“His apartment has a very chic, minimalist design that makes everyone jealous.”
“My grandmother thinks she's chic when she wears her reading glasses as a fashion statement.”
“The new café downtown has such a chic atmosphere that even coffee tastes more expensive.”
“She managed to look chic even while wearing pajamas to the grocery store.”
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