SWANKILY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

swankily

adverb

Definition of swankily

as in elegantly

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That evening, guests got elegantly cozy in pajamas for the slipper soirée.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Needless to say, this problem cannot be efficiently addressed by combinations of tokens, but it can be solved elegantly with the ability to accurately predict the future.

— Yifeng Yin, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of elegantly

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In this remarkable portrait, what caught my attention, aside from her fashionably pale complexion and its echo in the delicate white tones of her dress, is a certain sense of restraint.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Some venues won’t let you in once doors close, so arriving fashionably late can come with the risk of missing the show entirely.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of fashionably

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Habitat Home decor, locally made artisan items, one-of-a-kind gifts, ceramics, art, and textiles are stylishly displayed at this shop founded by a retired Marine.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
Like the latter, Lanterns is smarter, more mature, less formulaic, and more stylishly made than the identikit Marvel brand extensions that are now the industry standard.

— Judy Berman, Time, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of stylishly

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Her beauty look, with gleaming skin and braids pulled back neatly, was similarly unfussy.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
Green fragrances are gaining ground as shoppers move away from sweet gourmands and heavy vanilla scents, and tomato leaf fits neatly into that shift toward fresher, more botanical profiles.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

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