chichi

• Décrit quelque chose d'excessivement affecté, prétentieux ou d'une élégance maniérée et ostentatoire, souvent considéré comme de mauvais goût ou artificiel.

Describes something that is excessively ornate, showy, or affectedly elegant, often in a way that is considered pretentious or lacking in taste.

1. Affectedly trendy and fashionableC1informal

   Pretentiously stylish or sophisticated, often in an exaggerated or artificial way.

   Chic et prétentieux

   • The restaurant was full of chichi decor and overpriced dishes.
   • She wore a chichi designer dress to the party.
   • The gallery opening was a chichi affair with champagne and art critics.

   Synonymesaffectedchicfancyfashionablemodishostentatiousposhpretentiousshowystylishtrendyvoguish

   Antonymesmodestplainsimpleunfashionableunpretentious

• Nom désignant une personne qui s'habille de manière élégante et à la mode, ou la qualité d'être raffiné et sophistiqué.

A noun describing a person who dresses in a trendy, fashionable manner, or the quality of being stylish and elegant.

1. Fashionable personB2informal

   A person who dresses in a trendy, stylish, and fashionable manner.

   Personne branchée

   • She's a real chichi, always wearing the latest designer clothes.
   • The party was full of chichis showing off their expensive outfits.
   • He tries to be a chichi but his style is too forced.

   Synonymesclotheshorsedandyfashion platefop

2. Fashionable eleganceB2informal

   A quality of elegance or sophistication that comes from being fashionable and stylish.

   Élégance chic

   • The boutique had an air of chichi that attracted wealthy customers.
   • Her apartment was decorated with a certain chichi that impressed everyone.
   • The restaurant's chichi made it a popular spot for celebrities.

   Synonymeschicelegancesophisticationstylevogue

   Antonymesdowdiness