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swoon

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Verb — To faint or become lightheaded, especially from strong emotion.

How to use swoon

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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The romantic "smitten" sense is common in casual and pop-culture writing.

Etymology

From Middle English swoune, related to an old verb describing the act of fainting.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “swoon” mean?

The word “swoon” means to faint or become lightheaded, especially from strong emotion. In plain terms, to faint, or (more commonly today) to be completely charmed or smitten by someone.

How do you pronounce “swoon”?

“Swoon” is pronounced swoon (/swuːn/ in IPA).

How do you use “swoon” in a sentence?

Here is “swoon” used in a sentence: “She nearly swooned at the sight of the accident.”

What part of speech is “swoon”?

Depending on how it is used, “swoon” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “swoon” come from?

The word “swoon” comes from Middle English. From Middle English swoune, related to an old verb describing the act of fainting.

How many meanings does “swoon” have?

“Swoon” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to faint or become lightheaded, especially from strong emotion.

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