swanks
Flaunts with pride
Swanks is the verb form of swank, meaning to show off or behave ostentatiously: He swanks around in his new sports car.
The word suggests displaying wealth or status to impress others.
As a plural noun, swanks would be instances of such showing off, though this usage is rare.
Showy, often tastelessly so
- ostentatiousShowily excessive
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
- pretentiousFalsely grand or important
extravagant · glitzy · splashy · garish · loud · theatrical · grandiose · ornate
flashy
Showy, often tastelessly so
- ostentatiousShowily excessive
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
pretentious · extravagant · glitzy · splashy · garish · loud · theatrical · grandiose · ornate · overdone
chic
Tasteful, current flair
sharp · sophisticated · snazzy · elegant · glamorous · fashionable · trendy · smart · tailored · bespoke
swanksdownplays
De-emphasizes significance of
understates · hides · plays down · conceals · minimizes
swankskeeps a low profile
Remains deliberately inconspicuous
blends in · shrinks back · cowers · grovels · dresses down