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Meaning of swagger portrait | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A grand, impressive portrait commissioned by someone rich or famous to emphasize their status, importance etc.

Examples

“Louis had adopted the same dainty stance – left leg forward, toes pointed, foot arched – in Rigaud's justly famous swagger portrait of the monarch in full ceremonial regalia.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

swagger stick Swaggered Swaggerer Swaggering Swaggeringly Swaggers