Meaning of the word swoon in English
What does swoon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
swoon
US /swuːn/
UK /swuːn/
Verb
1.
to feel a lot of pleasure, love, etc. because of something or someone
Example:
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Fans swooned when the singer walked onto the stage.
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She swooned over the romantic hero in the movie.
2.
to faint, especially from extreme emotion
Example:
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He nearly swooned from the heat.
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The Victorian lady was prone to swooning.
Noun
an act of fainting
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She fell into a swoon.
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The news caused her a sudden swoon.