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swanky Antonyms

Opposite of swanky

Pinning down the opposite of swanky requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Stylishly luxurious and expensive; ostentatiously fashionable or upscale.

Usage Example

"They celebrated their anniversary at a shabby rooftop restaurant overlooking the city skyline."

Strongest
shabby
run-down
Strong
dingy
tacky
seedier
modest
plain
humble

Similar words to swanky

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

swank
posh
ritzy
upscale
luxurious
plush
high-end
lavish
See all synonyms of swanky

• Nearby Words

swan
swank
swankiness
swanky
swanlike
swansong
swap

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