"Swannery" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A swannery is a place where swans are raised or maintained, especially in captivity. It is often a large pond or lake where swans are kept for breeding, feeding, or exhibition. In some cases, swanneries may also be associated with estates or parks, where swans are kept as part of the estate's attractions.
Swankiness refers to the quality of being flashy, showy, or trendy, often in a way that is perceived as somewhat pretentious or affected. It can also imply a sense of elegance or luxury, particularly in the context of lifestyle, fashion, or surroundings.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The fancy dress code added to the swankiness of the upscale hotel lobby.<br> The swankiness of the new nightclub was worth the hefty cover charge.<br><br>Synonyms: glamour, flashiness, ostentation, opulence<br><br>Antonyms: simplicity, humbleness, understatement
Used to describe something that is fashionable and stylish, but also a bit pretentious or snobbish.
A variant of "swan neck," which is a deformity or curvature of the neck that resembles the neck of a swan. <br><br>It can also refer to a rare medical condition in which the bones of the neck and spine curve severely, often due to a congenital or acquired condition.
(Walking) with a proud or arrogant gait, typically because one is unaware of the surroundings.