swoon

[swuːn]

swoon Definition

  • 1to faint or lose consciousness
  • 2to be overwhelmed by a strong emotion such as love, admiration, or joy

Using swoon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "swoon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She swooned when she saw her favorite celebrity in person.

  • Example

    The heat made him swoon and he had to sit down.

  • Example

    He swooned over her beauty and charm.

  • Example

    The audience was swooning during the romantic scene in the movie.

swoon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for swoon

Antonyms for swoon

Phrases with swoon

  • swoon-worthy

    something that is so impressive or attractive that it makes someone feel weak or dizzy with admiration

    Example

    His performance was absolutely swoon-worthy.

  • to be extremely attracted to someone or something

    Example

    She's been swooning over him for months.

  • swoon in someone's arms

    to faint or lose consciousness while being held by someone

    Example

    She swooned in his arms after he proposed to her.

Origins of swoon

from Old English 'geswōgan', meaning 'to become unconscious'

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Summary: swoon in Brief

The verb 'swoon' [swuːn] can mean to faint or lose consciousness, or to be overwhelmed by a strong emotion like love or admiration. Examples include 'She swooned when she saw her favorite celebrity in person,' and 'He swooned over her beauty and charm.' Phrases like 'swoon-worthy' describe something impressive or attractive, while 'swoon over' means to be extremely attracted to someone or something.