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chic

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈʃik// UK //ʃˈiːk// chic

n. very fashionable and elegant. You use this to describe someone who has a smart, expensive, and modern style.

n. characterised by elegance, sophistication, and a refined sense of style. Often associated with high fashion or a minimalist aesthetic.


SIMPLE

She looks very chic in her black dress.

CONTEXTUAL

The boutique hotel features a chic interior design that combines vintage furniture with modern art.

COMPLEX

The designer's latest collection was praised for its effortless chic, managing to look sophisticated without appearing overly formal or structured.

Synonyms
Usage

Often modified by 'very', 'effortlessly', or 'understatedly'.

Pitfall

She has a very chicShe is very chicLearners often treat 'chic' as a noun meaning 'style', but it is most commonly used as an adjective to describe a person or place.

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