German word

chic

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɪk/

Meaning

  • adjectivestylish

Example

Dieses Kleid ist chicer als das andere.

This dress is more stylish than the other one.

Illustration for chic (stylish)

More examples

Die Designerin kombinierte in der Show Kleidung in chicen Farben.

At the show, the designer combined clothes in stylish colors.

Core concept

A polished, fashionable appearance that looks elegant without seeming overloaded.

Common phrases

  • in chicen Farben

    in stylish colors

  • chic und modern

    stylish and modern

  • ein chices Outfit

    a stylish outfit

Similar words

schick: Smart and stylish, with an appearance suited to the occasion.
elegant: Refined and sophisticated in appearance or dress.
geschmackvoll: Tasteful in the choice of colors and decoration, creating a pleasing look.
trendig: Reflecting current fashion in appearance or clothing.

Definition in German

chic steht für eine gepflegte, oft elegante Erscheinung und bezeichnet etwas als modisch und geschmackvoll.

Word origin

German chic is borrowed from French chic and became established in the nineteenth century for fashionable elegance.

Usage tips

  • The comparative chicer is common German usage, as in Dieses Kleid ist chicer als das andere.

Other meanings

  • sophisticatedadjective
  • elegantadjective

Opposites

  • altmodischold-fashionedadjective

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