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swanlike Antonyms

Opposite of swanlike

Pinning down the opposite of swanlike 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)

Resembling or characteristic of a swan, especially in having a long, slender neck, pure white appearance, or graceful, effortless movement.

Usage Example

"The ballerina glided across the stage with a clumsy grace that captivated the audience."

Strong
clumsy
graceless
awkward
ungainly
inelegant
gawky

Similar words to swanlike

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

cygnean
cygnine
graceful
elegant
statuesque
poised
See all synonyms of swanlike

• Nearby Words

swank
swankiness
swanky
swanlike
swansong
swap
swappable

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