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Swankiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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swankiest

 

[ ˈswæŋ.kɪ.est ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

style, luxury

Swankiest refers to the most stylish or luxurious quality or degree. This term is often used to describe places, events, or things that are extravagant or of the highest fashion.

Synonyms

finest, most fashionable, most luxurious

Examples of usage

  • They stayed at the swankiest hotel in town.
  • She wore the swankiest dress at the gala.
  • This is the swankiest restaurant I've ever dined at.

Translations

Translations of the word "swankiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais chique

🇮🇳 सबसे शानदार

🇩🇪 der schickste

🇮🇩 paling mewah

🇺🇦 найгламурніший

🇵🇱 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 eleganten

🇮🇸 fínasta

🇰🇿 ең сәнді

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ელეგანტური

🇦🇿 ən dəbli

🇲🇽 el más elegante

Etymology

The word 'swanky' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the slang term 'swank,' which itself dates back to the 1700s. 'Swank' is thought to have been influenced by the earlier term 'swank' meaning 'to show off' or 'to swagger,' possibly coming from a combination of 'swank' and the adjective 'swanky,' which means 'stylish or elegant'. The suffix '-iest' is then added to create the superlative form. The term has been popular in various contexts since its inception, often associated with high society and upscale environments, thereby evolving into a marker for anything that embodies superior style and luxury.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,011, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.