swish

• Se usa en inglés británico para describir algo elegante, de moda o de aspecto caro y refinado.

Used in British English to describe something that is stylish, elegant, or expensive-looking.

1. Elegant and fashionableB2informalbritish

   Having a stylish, sophisticated, and often expensive appearance.

   elegante y moderno

   • They live in a swish apartment in the city center.
   • She wore a swish designer dress to the gala.
   • The restaurant is known for its swish interior and excellent service.

   Sinónimoschicclassyelegantfancyfashionablemodishposhsmartsophisticatedstylish

   Antónimosdowdyfrumpyinelegantunfashionableunstylish

• Sustantivo que designa un sonido suave, como un roce, susurro o silbido breve, producido por algo que se mueve rápidamente por el aire o sobre una superficie.

A noun referring to a light brushing, rustling, or hissing sound, often produced by something moving swiftly through the air or across a surface.

1. Brushing or rustling soundB1informal

   A soft, light sound made by something moving through the air or rubbing against a surface.

   Susurro

   • The swish of the curtains in the breeze was soothing.
   • He heard the swish of a basketball going through the net.
   • The swish of her silk dress was audible as she walked.

   Sinónimoshissrustleswooshwhisperwhoosh

• Verbo que describe un sonido suave, susurrante o sibilante, a menudo asociado con el movimiento rápido en el aire o el agua, o el roce de telas.

A verb used to describe a soft, rustling or hissing sound, often associated with movement through air or water.

1. Move with a hissing soundB2informal

   To move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound, like something cutting through the air or water.

   silbar al moverse

   • The whip swished through the air.
   • Her long skirt swished as she walked.
   • The basketball swished through the net for a perfect shot.

   Sinónimoshisssoughswooshwhistlewhizwhoosh