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Flashy vs Chic - What's the difference?

flashy | chic |

As adjectives the difference between flashy and chic

is that flashy is showy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing while chic is stylish; elegant.

As a noun chic is

good form; style.

flashy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Showy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing.
    • The dancers wore flashy costumes featuring shiny sequins in many vibrant colors.

    chic

    English

    Adjective

    (en-adj)
  • stylish; elegant

    • Derived terms

    * ecochic

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Good form; style.

    • Usage notes

    * The noun chic is very often used with an attributive noun or adjective modifier, indicating the kind of style; hence "heroin chic", "boho-chic", "shabby chic", and so on.

    Derived terms

    * (List of chics)

    See also

    * ("chic" on Wikipedia) ----