Chic — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈshēk/

Meaning & Definition of Chic

Chic (noun)

  1. smart elegance and sophistication especially of dress or manner, style
  2. a distinctive mode of dress or manner associated with a fashionable lifestyle, ideology, or pursuit
  3. a faddishly popular quality or appeal; also, something (such as a practice or interest) having such appeal

Chic (adjective)

  1. cleverly stylish, smart
  2. currently fashionable

Chic (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being in the latest or current fashion

    "a chic new hairstyle that makes her look very sophisticated"

    similar: à la mode, au courant, cool (slang), exclusive, fashionable, fresh (slang), happening, hip, in, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, supercool, swell, swish, trendy, voguish
    related: downtown, edgy, funky, dapper, dashing, dressy, kicky, natty, rakish, sassy, saucy, spiffy, spruce, chichi, classy, flossy, haute, nobby, posh, ritzy, soigné, swank, elegant, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, sophisticated, stately, tasteful, understated, doggish, doggy, flashy, gallant, dandyish, dudish, foppish, ultrachic, ultracool, ultrahip, ultraposh, ultrasmart, ultrasophisticated
    opposite: dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable, unmodish, unstylish
    near: cheesy, tacky, unattractive, unbecoming, graceless, inelegant, tasteless, trashy, unhandsome, frowsy, sloppy, slovenly, unkempt, untidy, disheveled, messy, mussy, rumpled, wrinkled, shabby, sleazy

Chic (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time

    "mockumentaries are the latest filmmaking chic"

    similar: buzz, craze, dernier cri, enthusiasm, fad, fashion, flavor, go, hot ticket, last word, latest, mode, rage, sensation, style, ton, trend, vogue
    related: nine days' wonder, new wave, crush, infatuation, fervor, passion, furor, fuss, hullabaloo, to-do, uproar, bandwagon, crusade, cult, movement, novelty, wrinkle, caprice, fancy, whim
    near: classic, standard

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chic

The most common words with a similar meaning to Chic:

Slang: cool, fresh
à la mode, au courant, exclusive, fashionable, happening, hip, in, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, supercool, swell, swish, trendy, voguish, buzz, craze, dernier cri, enthusiasm, fad, fashion, flavor, go, hot ticket, last word, latest, mode, rage, sensation, style, ton, trend, vogue

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Chic

Words with the opposite meaning of Chic:

dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable, unmodish, unstylish

Related Words for Chic

downtown, edgy, funky, dapper, dashing, dressy, kicky, natty, rakish, sassy, saucy, spiffy, spruce, chichi, classy, flossy, haute, nobby, posh, ritzy, soigné, swank, elegant, graceful, handsome, majestic, refined, sophisticated, stately, tasteful

Near Antonyms of Chic

cheesy, tacky, unattractive, unbecoming, graceless, inelegant, tasteless, trashy, unhandsome, frowsy, sloppy, slovenly, unkempt, untidy, disheveled, messy, mussy, rumpled, wrinkled, shabby, sleazy, classic, standard

Word Forms of Chic

Inflections: chicer, chicest

Derived words: chicly (adverb), chicness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Chic

French

First known use: 1851

Words & Phrases Containing Chic

radical chic, shabby chic

Frequently Asked Questions about Chic

What does "Chic" mean?

"Chic" means smart elegance and sophistication especially of dress or manner, style. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: smart elegance and sophistication especially of dress or manner, style. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Chic"?

Other words for "Chic" include à la mode, au courant, cool, exclusive, fashionable, fresh, happening and hip. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chic" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Chic"?

There are 101 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chic". Common alternatives include à la mode, au courant, cool, exclusive, fashionable, fresh, happening, hip, in and modish.

What is the opposite of "Chic"?

Antonyms of "Chic" include dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable and unmodish. Near antonyms include cheesy, tacky, unattractive and unbecoming.

How do you use "Chic" in a sentence?

Examples of "Chic" in a sentence: "a chic new hairstyle that makes her look very sophisticated"; "mockumentaries are the latest filmmaking chic".

Is "Chic" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Chic" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Chic"?

"Chic" is pronounced /ˈshēk/.

What is the origin of the word "Chic"?

"Chic" comes from French. First known use: 1851.