Cool MateThat'd be swell vs Wonderful
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
That'd be swell
InformalTop 5,000 (fairly common)
Wonderful
Top 1,000 (very common)A1adjective
Most formal: WonderfulMost common: Wonderful
| That'd be swell | Wonderful | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ðætəd bi: swɛl//🇺🇸 //ðætəd bi: swɛl// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈwʌndəfl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈwʌndərfl/"]/ |
| Meaning | That would be great. | Very good or great; something that makes you feel happy. |
| Example | Getting that promotion? That'd be swell! | The view from the top of the mountain was wonderful. |
| Register | Informal | Neutral |
| How common | Top 5,000 (fairly common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | A1 |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | that'd be great, that'd be awesome, that'd be cool | be, feel, look, most, really, absolutely, strange and wonderful, weird and wonderful |
| Antonyms | - | terrible, awful, bad |
| Common mistakes | Overuse in serious conversations where a formal tone is required., Using the word 'swell' in a negative context. | Using 'wonderful' too often; it can sound repetitive., Mixing up with 'wonderfull' which is incorrect., Confusing 'wonderful' with 'wonder' which has a different meaning. |
| Usage notes | Used in casual conversations to express enthusiasm or approval. Avoid in formal settings. | Use 'wonderful' to describe experiences, events, or things that bring joy. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but avoid using it in overly casual contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: That'd be swell vs Wonderful
What's the difference between That'd be swell and Wonderful?
That'd be swell: That would be great. Wonderful: Very good or great; something that makes you feel happy.
Which is more formal: That'd be swell and Wonderful?
Wonderful is the most formal of these.
Which is more common: That'd be swell and Wonderful?
Wonderful is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
That'd be swell: Getting that promotion? That'd be swell! Wonderful: The view from the top of the mountain was wonderful.
Can I use That'd be swell and Wonderful interchangeably?
Not always. That'd be swell and Wonderful are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.