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Pronunciation / Transliteration: śāndār
"वह शानदार कपड़े पहनती है।"
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2 senses- 1
Stylish and fashionable.
"She wore a chic dress to the gala."
- 1
A stylish or fashionable person or thing.
"The café has a chic ambiance that attracts trendy crowds."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'chic' originates from the French language, where it means 'stylish' or 'elegant'. It was adopted into English in the late 19th century, reflecting a shift in fashion and social status associated with elegance and sophistication.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chic" is said worldwide
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chic
Transliteration: ʃik
"Elle porte une robe chic."
schick
Transliteration: ʃɪk
"Sie trägt ein schickes Kleid."
elegante
Transliteration: e.le.ɡan.te
"Indossa un vestito elegante."
elegante
Transliteration: e.le.ɡan.te
"Ella lleva un vestido elegante."
chique
Transliteration: ʃiˈki
"Ela usou um vestido chique."
शानदार
Transliteration: śāndār
"वह शानदार कपड़े पहनती है।"
时尚
Transliteration: shíshàng
"她穿着时尚的衣服。"
세련된
Transliteration: seoryeondwen
"그녀는 세련된 드레스를 입었다."
シック
Transliteration: shikku
"彼女はシックなドレスを着ている。"
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