Meaning & use

swank

adjective·Advanced

Stylishly luxurious and impressive, often in a way meant to attract attention.

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They celebrated the anniversary at a swank hotel overlooking the harbor.

The swank new restaurant charges twice as much as its plain, quiet neighbor.

A note on using this word

Informal; can carry a hint of ostentation, suggesting flashiness rather than simple elegance.

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