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Swanky vs Arrogant - What's the difference?

swanky | arrogant |

As adjectives the difference between swanky and arrogant

is that swanky is rather posh, elegant, ritzy while arrogant is having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.

swanky

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Rather posh, elegant, ritzy.

    • Synonyms

    * swank

    arrogant

    English

    (arrogance)

    Alternative forms

    * arrogaunt (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others.
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    • Usage notes

    * Said of people, statements, etc.

    Synonyms

    * conceited * condescending * disdainful * haughty * high-handed * narcissistic * overbearing * presumptuous * supercilious * proud * vain * See also

    Antonyms

    * humble * modest

    Derived terms

    * arrogantly

    Related terms

    * arrogance * arrogancy * arrogate * arrogation * arrogantness

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