swoon
5 synonyms for swoon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To faint or become lightheaded, especially from strong emotion.
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.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To faint or become lightheaded, especially from strong emotion.
“She nearly swooned at the sight of the accident.”
How to use swoon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
swoon over
fans swoon
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.
Full origin of swoon →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.
