Swanky

Pronunciation: /ˈswæŋki/

Definitions of swanky

adjective stylish or fashionable in a luxurious or ostentatious way

Example Sentences

A1 The hotel room was very swanky with a big bed and fancy decorations.

A2 She wore a swanky dress to the party, standing out among the other guests.

B1 The new restaurant in town is quite swanky, with a sophisticated menu and elegant decor.

B2 The swanky yacht sailed smoothly across the sparkling ocean, showcasing luxury at its finest.

C1 The swanky penthouse apartment boasted panoramic views of the city skyline and top-of-the-line amenities.

C2 Attending the swanky gala event, she rubbed shoulders with celebrities and high-profile guests in a glamorous setting.

Examples of swanky in a Sentence

formal The swanky hotel ballroom was adorned with crystal chandeliers and plush velvet drapes.

informal We decided to dress up and hit the swanky new rooftop bar in town.

slang That party was so swanky, everyone was dressed to the nines.

figurative Her swanky lifestyle may seem glamorous, but it comes with its own set of challenges.

Grammatical Forms of swanky

• past tense: swanked
• plural: swankies
• comparative: swankier
• superlative: swankiest
• present tense: swanks
• future tense: will swank
• perfect tense: has swanked
• continuous tense: is swanking
• singular: swanky
• positive degree: swanky
• infinitive: to swank
• gerund: swanking
• participle: swanked

Origin and Evolution of swanky

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: British English

Story behind the word: The word 'swanky' is believed to have originated in British slang during the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something or someone stylish, luxurious, or ostentatious, the term 'swanky' has evolved to also connote a sense of showiness or pretentiousness.