adj. chic·er, chic·est 1. Conforming to the current fashion; stylish: chic clothes; a chic boutique. 2. Adopting or setting current fashions and styles; sophisticated: chic, well-dressed young executives. See Synonyms at fashionable. n. 1. The quality or state of being stylish; fashionableness. 2. Sophistication in dress and manner; elegance. [French, probably from German Schick, skill, fitness, elegance, from Middle High German (sich) schicken, to outfit (oneself), fit in.] chicly adv. chicness n. |
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