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chicly-arranged

|chic-ly-ar-ranged|

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/ˈʃiːkli əˈreɪndʒd/

stylishly organized

Etymology
Etymology Information

'chicly-arranged' originates from the French word 'chic,' meaning 'stylish' or 'elegant,' and the English word 'arrange,' from Old French 'arangier,' meaning 'to set in a row.'

Historical Evolution

'chic' was borrowed from French into English in the 19th century, while 'arrange' evolved from Old French 'arangier' to Middle English 'arangen,' eventually becoming 'arrange.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'chic' meant 'stylish' or 'elegant,' and 'arrange' meant 'to set in order.' The combined term 'chicly-arranged' retains these meanings, emphasizing stylish organization.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

stylishly or elegantly organized or set up.

The living room was chicly-arranged with modern furniture and art pieces.

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