swanky

[ swang-kee ]

adjective

, swank·i·er, swank·i·est.

1. elegant or ostentatious; swank. swink.

   Synonyms: fashionable, smart, chic, stylish

swanky

/ ˈswæŋkɪ /

adjective

1. expensive and showy; stylish

   a swanky hotel

2. boastful or conceited

Derived Forms

• ˈswankily, adverb
• ˈswankiness, noun

Other Words From

• swanki·ly adverb
• swanki·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of swanky¹

First recorded in 1835–45; swank ¹ + -y ¹

Related Words

• classy
• deluxe
• fancy
• fashionable
• luxurious
• posh
• ritzy
• splashy
• stylish
• sumptuous
• swank
• trendy