chichi

/ˈʃiːʃi/
adjective
  1. Fancy, stylish, or overly decorated in a way that tries to impress, often with a sense of being pretentious or showy.
    • That neighborhood has become very chichi, with expensive boutiques and art galleries.
    • The restaurant was too chichi for my taste, with gold plates and velvet chairs.
    • She wore a chichi dress covered in sequins to the party.
Antonyms
noun
  1. Something that is overly fancy or pretentious; a showy or affected style.
    • The new hotel is full of chichi, from the marble floors to the crystal chandeliers.
    • He doesn't like all the chichi of modern fashion.
    • The party had too much chichi and not enough fun.
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