swish
1 antonym for swish — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A soft rustling or hissing sound, often caused by quick movement through the air.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A soft rustling or hissing sound, often caused by quick movement through the air.
“The swish of her dress echoed down the hallway.”
2. verb
To move with a soft rustling or hissing sound.
“The horse's tail swished away the flies.”
Antonyms
How to use swish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
swish of fabric
a swish hotel
nothing but swish
Etymology
Imitative in origin — the word was invented to mimic the sound it describes.
Full origin of swish →Frequently asked questions
What does “swish” mean?
The word “swish” means a soft rustling or hissing sound, often caused by quick movement through the air. In plain terms, a soft rustling/hissing sound (or to make one), a clean basketball shot, or (informally) stylish and upscale.
How do you pronounce “swish”?
“Swish” is pronounced swihsh (/swɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “swish” in a sentence?
Here is “swish” used in a sentence: “The swish of her dress echoed down the hallway.”
What part of speech is “swish”?
Depending on how it is used, “swish” can be a noun, a verb and an adjective.
How many meanings does “swish” have?
“Swish” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a soft rustling or hissing sound, often caused by quick movement through the air.
