Swell and Swank

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Swell adjective - Being in the latest or current fashion.

Usage example: in its heyday as a summer resort, the town was known for its swanky hotels and swell restaurants

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Swank and swell are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swank" instead the word "Swell" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Word: swelling

Swank adjective - Excessively showy.

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Swell and swank are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Swell" instead the word "Swank" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: swanky, swanking

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