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chicness

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chic  (shk)
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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.chicness - elegance by virtue of being fashionablechicness - elegance by virtue of being fashionable
chic, modishness, stylishness, swank, chichi, last word, smartness
elegance - a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; "she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility"
dapperness, jauntiness, nattiness, rakishness - stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance
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As if to add to the burden of living up to the mantle of chicness and good taste that was thrust upon her, Preity also found herself dating Ness Wadia, with his own background of South Bombay old money refinement and snooty mother.
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And on entering the restaurant we were both pleased to see its external chicness was carried stylishly through to its comfy bar and dining areas.
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My aim has been to add modernity, freshness and a certain chicness to the range.
No 7 with a new look by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
 
 
 
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