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View usage for: (swæŋki) Word forms: comparative swankier, superlative swankiestadjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe something as swanky, you mean that it is fashionable and expensive. [informal] ...one of the swanky hotels that line the Pacific shore at Acapulco. Synonyms: ostentatious, grand, posh [informal, mainly British], rich More Synonyms of swanky swanky in British English (ˈswæŋkɪ) adjectiveWord forms: swankier or swankiest informal1. expensive and showy; stylish a swanky hotel Derived forms swankily (ˈswankily) adverb swankiness (ˈswankiness) noun swanky in American English (ˈswæŋki) adjectiveWord forms: ˈswankier or ˈswankiest Informal ostentatiously stylish; expensive and showy Derived forms swankily (ˈswankily) adverb swankiness (ˈswankiness) noun Synonyms of 'swanky'ostentatious, grand, posh, rich More Synonyms of swanky (informal) They were put up in a swanky hotel in Kensington. Synonyms expensive smart fashionable glamorous stylish gorgeous lavish glitzy (slang) de luxe swank (informal) plushy (informal) schmick (Australian, informal) Opposites modest , humble , unpretentious , discreet , subdued , low-key , low-profile , unassuming , inconspicuous , unostentatious Additional synonymsDefinition used or lived in by a privileged minority, esp. a fashionable clique He is a member of Britain's most exclusive club. Synonyms select, fashionable, stylish, private, limited, choice, narrow, closed, restricted, elegant, posh (informal, British), chic, selfish, classy (slang), restrictive, aristocratic, high-class, swish (informal, British), up-market, snobbish, top-drawer, ritzy (slang), high-toned, clannish, discriminative, cliquish Definition (often used ironically) superior in quality They sent me to a fancy private school. Synonyms expensive, high-quality, classy (informal), flashy, swish (informal), showy, ostentatiousDefinition ostentatious or vulgar flash jewellery and watches Synonyms ostentatious, smart, glamorous, trendy, showy, cheap, bling (slang) - swampy
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Additional synonymsDefinition showy in a vulgar way a flashy sports car Synonyms showy, loud, over the top (informal), flamboyant, brash, tacky (informal), flaunting, glitzy (slang), tasteless, naff (British, slang), gaudy, garish, jazzy (informal), tawdry, ostentatious, snazzy (informal), glittery, meretricious, cheap and nasty, in poor taste, tinselly, bling (slang) Definition large or impressive in size or appearance a grand building in the centre of town Synonyms impressive, great, large, magnificent, striking, fine, princely, imposing, superb, glorious, noble, splendid, gorgeous, luxurious, eminent, majestic, regal, stately, monumental, sublime, sumptuous, grandiose, opulent, palatial, ostentatious, splendiferous (facetious) Definition characterized by luxury a luxurious hotel Synonyms sumptuous, expensive, comfortable, magnificent, costly, splendid, lavish, plush (informal), opulent, ritzy (slang), de luxe, well-appointed Definition luxurious a plush Georgian house in Mayfair Synonyms luxurious, luxury, costly, lavish, rich, sumptuous, opulent, palatial, ritzy (slang), de luxe Definition smart or elegant I took her to a posh hotel for a cocktail. Synonyms smart, grand, exclusive, luxury, elegant, fashionable, stylish, luxurious, classy (slang), swish (informal, British), up-market, swanky (informal), ritzy (slang), schmick (Australian, informal) This is a Baroque church with a rich interior. Synonyms costly, fine, expensive, valuable, superb, elegant, precious, elaborate, splendid, gorgeous, lavish, exquisite, sumptuous, priceless, palatial, beyond price Definition luxurious or elegant Palm Springs has a lot of ritzy restaurants. Synonyms luxurious, grand, luxury, elegant, glittering, glamorous, stylish, posh (informal, British), sumptuous, plush (informal), high-class, opulent, swanky (informal), de luxe, schmick (Australian, informal) Definition colourful, bright in appearance, and very noticeable, and perhaps rather vulgar They were smart but not showy. Synonyms ostentatious, flamboyant, flashy, flash (informal), loud, over the top (informal), brash, pompous, pretentious, gaudy, garish, tawdry, splashy (informal), tinselly Definition magnificent and very expensive a sumptuous feast Synonyms luxurious, rich, grand, expensive, superb, magnificent, costly, splendid, posh (informal, British), gorgeous, lavish, extravagant, plush (informal), opulent, palatial, ritzy (slang), de luxe, splendiferous (facetious) Definition smart and fashionable a swish cocktail bar Synonyms smart, grand, posh (informal, British), exclusive, elegant, swell (informal), fashionable, sumptuous, ritzy (slang), de luxe, plush or plushy (informal) |