swankiest
Height of elegance
Swankiest is the superlative of swanky—the most stylishly luxurious or ostentatiously elegant: the swankiest hotel in town, the swankiest neighborhood in the city.
The word carries a hint of showing off, suggesting wealth displayed rather than understated.
Thick-pile soft fabric
- sumptuousSplendidly rich and costly
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
- palatialLavishly grand and spacious
deluxe · posh · ritzy · extravagant · decadent · ornate · five-star · upscale
Custom high-fashion design
- designerOne who plans appearances
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- sartorialConcerning clothes and tailoring
avant-garde · chic · stylish · dapper · sharp · sleek · vogue · trendsetting
Lavish welcome for dignitaries
- dazzlingOverwhelmingly bright or impressive
- glitteringShining with small flashes
- starletRising young actress
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
celebrity · premiere · gala · black-tie · elegant · allure · prestige · spotlight
Rule by hereditary elite
- jet-setWealthy international travelers
- socialitesPeople famous for attending events
- upper-crustSocial elite class
- bluebloodsHereditary upper class
debutantes · exclusive · VIP · members-only · gentry · establishment · privileged · powerbrokers
plush
Thick-pile soft fabric
palatial · deluxe · posh · ritzy · extravagant · decadent · ornate · five-star · upscale · premium
couture
Custom high-fashion design
- designerOne who plans appearances
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
sartorial · avant-garde · chic · stylish · dapper · sharp · sleek · vogue · trendsetting · runway
red-carpet
Lavish welcome for dignitaries
- dazzlingOverwhelmingly bright or impressive
- glitteringShining with small flashes
- starletRising young actress
paparazzi · celebrity · premiere · gala · black-tie · elegant · allure · prestige · spotlight · flashy
aristocracy
Rule by hereditary elite
- jet-setWealthy international travelers
- socialitesPeople famous for attending events
- upper-crustSocial elite class
bluebloods · debutantes · exclusive · VIP · members-only · gentry · establishment · privileged · powerbrokers · magnates