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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a swell time" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe an enjoyable or fun experience.
Example: "We had a swell time at the beach, enjoying the sun and playing games."
Alternatives: "a great time" or "a fantastic time."
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A swell time was had by all.
Both had a swell time.
Sheila Tousey has a swell time embodying Mr. Shepard's idea of nurturing, annihilating womanhood.
Jimmy, Australia: After the nice ceremony, we all went out for dinner and had a swell time.
"Thirteen hours in the back from San Francisco to Hong Kong is not my idea of a swell time".
Along with the rest of the cast, she seems to be having a swell time, wildly slamming doors and shedding clothes.
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It might be a perfectly swell time until you see a bunch of kids from out of state pull up in a VW Bus, parentless and cool and smelling vaguely of weed – and suddenly you're consciously trying to have observable fun with your parents, just so the kids don't feel sorry for you.
It's going to be a really swell time, especially since there will be free booze and attractive smart people there to ogle.
Audiences looking for a non-challenging, 100% old-fashioned musical might well have an altogether swell time at Holiday Inn.
THE CROWD In their 30s and up, on dates or business outings, having a swell old time.
He seems to be having a swell old time cranking everything up to 11 without it boiling over into parody.
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