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swank Antonyms

Opposite of swank

Because the opposite of swank shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Impressively stylish, luxurious, or expensive (informal).

Usage Example

"They celebrated their anniversary at a shabby downtown hotel."

Strongest
shabby
Strong
seedy
dowdy
plain
modest

• noun (Context 2)

Ostentatious or pretentious display in behavior, dress, or manner; swagger.

Usage Example

"Despite his sudden wealth, he never indulged in pomp or modesty."

Strongest
modesty
Strong
humility
understatement
simplicity

• noun (Context 3)

Stylish elegance or high-class luxury.

Usage Example

"The newly renovated lounge exudes vintage Hollywood shabbiness."

Strongest
shabbiness
Strong
plainness
dowdiness

Similar words to swank

Words similar to swank shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

swanky
show off
posh
ritzy
swagger
ostentation
plush
elegance
See all synonyms of swank

• Nearby Words

swampland
swampy
swan
swank
swankiness
swanky
swanlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Swank. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/swank
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