Chicest

/ʃɪˈkɛst/ adjective

Definition

Superlative form of chic; the most stylish, elegant, or fashionable.

Etymology

From French chic with English superlative suffix -est; follows the regular pattern for one-syllable English adjectives.

Kelly Says

Fashion historians note that 'chic' is one of the few English words where the French pronunciation has completely won out over English ones—we say 'sheek,' never 'chick,' which shows the prestige French fashion held.

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