— chicly , adv. — chicness , n.
/sheek/ , adj., chicer, chicest .
1. attractive and fashionable; stylish: a chic hat.
n.
2. style and elegance, esp. in dress: Paris clothes have such chic.
3. stylishness; modishness: the chic of the firstnighters.
[ 1855-60; Schick skill ]
Syn. 1. smart, elegant, modish.
Pronunciation . The spelling pronunciation /chik/ is considered nonstandard except when used facetiously.