Glitz and Swank

Glitz

Glitz noun - Excessive or unnecessary display.
Usage example: a nice dinner, but without all the glitz of fancily folded napkins and chichi finger bowls

Swank and glitz are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swank" instead a noun "Glitz".

Nearby Word: glitzy

Swank

Swank noun - Excessive or unnecessary display.
Usage example: service that is the essence of swank: the waiters pull out your chair for you and even place your napkin on your lap

Glitz and swank are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Glitz" instead a noun "Swank".

Nearby Words: swanky, swanking
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