Sun Valley attorney Jim Phillips has acted as a go-between for developers and wool growers. He says the law is on the ranchers' side when swank developments and mansion sprawl threaten to block the sheep migration.
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Swank
/swæŋk/
Synonyms for "swank" (160 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
airsawe inspiringawe-inspiringawfulbabylonianbarbaricbouncebrave showbrawchicchichiclassyclothes consciousclothes-consciouscockcorinthiancosmopolitandapperdashingdeluxe
Strong matches (48)
extravagantfancyfashionablefineflamboyantgenteelgloriousgrandgrandiosehighfaluting waysimposingimpressiveinjauntylofty airslook biglordluxuriousmagnificentmajestic
Noun(12 words)
Related words (80)
peacockyplushpontificateposhprancepretensionspretentiousprincelyproudput onput on airsput on siderechercheritz itritzysharpshowysidesleeksmart
Show 48 more words
smugsnappysnazzysnubsoignesoigneesophisticatedspiffysplashysplendacioussplendidsplendiferoussplendorsprucestalkstatelystrutstruttingstyle-consciousstylishsumptuoussuperbsuperfancysuperfineswaggerswaggeringswankyswashswashbuckleswashbuckleringswashbuckleryswashbucklingswellswell itswishtonytrendytricksytriflingtrigtrimvain pretensionsvaporingwell dressedwell-dressedwell-groomedwith itwith-it
Verb(1 words)
show off
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: airs, awe inspiring, awe-inspiring, awful, babylonian.
- Sentence evidence is available for swank, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "swank".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "swank"
Keep "swank" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "swank" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "swank", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "swank" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
13 entriesMore specific
13 entriesdress ostentiouslyfancyflaunt wealthgrandiosityopulenceparade status symbolspomppompousposhpretentiousrefinementupscalewear flamboyant outfits
Collocations
10 entriesswank aboutswank decorswank districtswank eventswank hotelswank lifestyleswank outfitswank partyswank restaurantswank up
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
4 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
18 total sentences available.
The fish house or shack is built without windows, covered with tar paper to keep out the light and wind, and set on the ice over about ten feet of water in a spot off shore where fish have been known to habitate habitually. […] A couple of boxes to sit on and a plank or mat for your feet and a small airtight stove, if you want swank comfort.
Source: wiktionary
"You live in that swank apartment round the corner." "Yes." "Hey you must be rich."
Source: wiktionary
You know it's swank when … It's very shiny / It's very tan / It's got Royale in its name
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "swank"?
Closest matches include airs, awe inspiring, awe-inspiring, awful, babylonian.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "swank"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.