swell
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Meaning · English
Excellent.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
...you are my devoted friend too. You do more and work harder and oh shit I'd get maudlin about how damned swell you are. My god I'd like to see you... You're a hell of a good guy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “swell” mean?
Excellent.
Is “swell” formal or informal?
swell is generally dated, slang.