Definition of "chic" []

• Conforming to the current fashion; stylish: chic clothes; a chic boutique. (adjective)
• Adopting or setting current fashions and styles; sophisticated: chic, well-dressed young executives. See Synonyms at fashionable. (adjective)
• The quality or state of being stylish; fashionableness. (noun)
• Sophistication in dress and manner; elegance. (noun)

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• "We've never had the word 'chic' applied to the White House until this interesting tour."
• "It all adds up to what I call chic nihilism - a belief that living according to the fashionable ethos of the age is more important than sticking with something that, at times, may feel less than rewarding."
• "Nowaday, geek chic is in, and I think the etiquette of that look will stick around."