Swankest: meaning, definitions and examples

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swankest

 

[ ˈswæŋkəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

fashionable style

Swankest refers to the highest degree of stylishness or ostentation. It describes something or someone that is exceptionally fashionable, elegant, or showy. The term often implies a level of sophistication and may carry a connotation of being flashy or excessive.

Synonyms

most elegant, most fashionable, most ostentatious, most stylish.

Examples of usage

  • She arrived at the gala in the swankest dress.
  • This hotel is known for its swankest amenities.
  • He's always dressed in the swankest suits at work.

Translations

Translations of the word "swankest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais chique

🇮🇳 सबसे स्टाइलिश

🇩🇪 am schicksten

🇮🇩 paling modis

🇺🇦 наймодніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej elegancki

🇯🇵 最もスタイリッシュな

🇫🇷 le plus chic

🇪🇸 el más elegante

🇹🇷 en şık

🇰🇷 가장 멋진

🇸🇦 الأكثر أناقة

🇨🇿 nejvíce stylový

🇸🇰 najviac štýlový

🇨🇳 最时尚的

🇸🇮 najbolj šik

🇮🇸 flottast

🇰🇿 ең сәнді

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სტილური

🇦🇿 ən dəbli

🇲🇽 el más elegante

Etymology

The word 'swank' originated in the early 19th century, possibly derived from the Scottish 'swankie', which means 'to swagger'. This suggests a sense of confidence or stylishness. The term evolved to include not just a swaggering demeanor but also a certain flair in fashion or lifestyle. The superlative 'swankest' highlights the peak of this stylishness, making it an expressive term for describing the ultimate in chicness. Over time, 'swank' has been used in various contexts, from fashion to architecture, to describe anything that exudes a sense of luxury and extravagance.