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swellness

swellness

8.4
A stylish, impressive appearance that shows wealth or good taste
  • noun
  • /ˈswɛl.nəs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : elegancia
  • The swellness of her dress made her stand out at the party.

Examples

  • He boasted about the swellness of his new suit at the party.

  • They admired the swellness of the vintage car as it rolled down the street.

  • The swellness of the ballroom impressed all the guests at the gala.

  • His swellness in fashion is admired by many.

  • The designer's latest collection showcased the swellness of modern fashion trends.

  • Her room was filled with the swellness of colorful decor and elegant furnishings.

  • The athlete's performance had a swellness that captivated the audience and highlighted his talent.

Synonyms

glitz
vsswellness
19 7.5

Flashy style that looks nice but is not deep

is more about real stylish impressiveness rather than shallow spectacle
magnificence
vsswellness
  • Formal
13 5.0

Great beauty that makes people feel impressed and full of wonder

is more about fashionable or showy splendor rather than pure grandeur
flamboyance
vsswellness
4 7.7

A very bright and fancy style that attracts attention in dress or manner

is often stylish and impressive without extreme extravagance
fabulousness
vsswellness
1 4.4

A quality of being very impressive and wonderful

is more linked to showy fashion and stylish display
grandiosity
vsswellness
  • Literature
1 8.6

Speech or writing that is too fancy and feels overdone

is more genuinely stylish and impressive rather than pretentiously grand
classiness
vsswellness
1 4.1

A quality of being elegant, stylish, and showing good taste

is more showy and fashionable rather than strictly tasteful
grandness
vsswellness
1 4.1

Great size and beauty that makes something look impressive, like a cathedral

is more stylish and showy, not just majestic scale
stateliness
vsswellness
1 7.2

A calm, serious, and impressive way of behaving or looking

is more fashionably showy rather than solely dignified or formal
flashiness
vsswellness
1 5.6

A bright, showy style that attracts attention and looks cheap

is more tasteful and fashion-oriented rather than gaudily bright
stylishness
vsswellness
1 3.6

A quality of being fashionable and attractive

is more showy or impressive rather than only elegant
chicness
vsswellness
1 6.5

Being stylish and elegant in a simple way

is often more showy or splendid rather than quietly refined
fanciness
vsswellness
1 4.0

A decorative, stylish appearance that seems expensive

is more about impressive, fashionable display rather than mere decoration
lavishness
vsswellness
1 6.6

A way of using a lot of money or things to show wealth

is more focused on stylish impressiveness than mere expense
showiness
vsswellness
1 6.5

A style that is very bright or richly decorated to attract attention

is more about fashionable splendor and style, not only attention-grabbing
swankiness
vsswellness
7.2

A stylish, expensive look that shows someone is rich

is broader, covering stylish impressiveness without luxury focus
fashionableness
vsswellness
6.3

The state of being in style and popular now

is more about being splendid or showy as well as trendy
poshness
vsswellness
  • Informal
6.3

A style that seems elegant and upper class

is more about impressive show and fashion than social class
dressiness
vsswellness
4.5

A way of wearing clothes that is formal and stylish for special occasions

is more often about being splendid or showy, not just formal
fabulosity
vsswellness
  • Slang
9.0

A very stylish and impressive appearance that draws attention

is more often showy or fashionable rather than only impressive
loftiness
vsswellness
6.7

Being very large or high in a way that feels impressive

is more about stylish show and splendor than sheer scale
sumptuousness
vsswellness
8.1

The quality of being very rich and impressive in style or appearance

is more about fashionable style and show than pure richness
sumptuosity
vsswellness
  • Formal
9.9

Very rich and costly display that shows great wealth

is more often stylish or striking rather than costly luxury
ostentatiousness
vsswellness
9.1

A way of behaving that shows off wealth or style to impress others

is more about fashionable splendor rather than raw pretension
ornateness
vsswellness
7.7

A thing or style with many decorative details

is more about fashionable impressiveness than mere decoration
floridness
vsswellness
  • Formal
8.9

The use of very fancy, detailed language or style that feels too much

is more centered on stylish splendor rather than ornate excess
splashiness
vsswellness
7.2

A quality of being showy and loud in style that hides simple beauty

is more about fashionable splendor and style, not merely loud display

Antonyms

3 4.1

A state of being usual and not special

1 3.5

Being simple and without decoration

A state of not being stylish in clothes or appearance

How Stylish

swellness
  • Archaic
8.4
elegance
47 3.5
stylishness
1 3.6
neatness
7 1.0
plainness
1 3.5

Surface Forms

swellness singular
swellnesses plural

Morphology

swellness = swell (transparent) = swell + ness

The word 'swellness' is transparently derived from the adjective 'swell' with the addition of the suffix '-ness' to form a noun indicating a quality.

Etymology

Swellness comes from the adjective swell, which means 'excellent' or 'fashionable'. Think of someone at a party who looks so impressive they 'stand out', and that image explains why swellness means showy style and impressiveness.