swish
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for swish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A soft rustling or hissing sound, often caused by quick movement through the air.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
swoosh
swosh
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.”
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.
