Swanned: meaning, definitions and examples
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swanned
[ swษnd ]
past tense
Swanned is the simple past tense of 'swan,' which means to move or travel in a leisurely or carefree manner. It is often used to describe someone who is gliding or swaggering with an air of confidence.
Synonyms
floated, glided, strolled, swaggered.
Examples of usage
- She swanned into the party, attracting everyone's attention.
- He swanned around the city, enjoying his time off.
- They swanned through the park, blissfully unaware of the world around them.
Translations
Translations of the word "swanned" in other languages:
๐ต๐น voou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคจเฅเคก เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช geschwommen
๐ฎ๐ฉ terbang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฟะปะธะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ odfrunฤ ล
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท s'est envolรฉ
๐ช๐ธ volรณ
๐น๐ท uรงtu
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ์๊ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ odletฤl
๐ธ๐ฐ odletel
๐จ๐ณ ้ฃ่ตฐไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ odletel
๐ฎ๐ธ flaug
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑััะฟ ะบะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแฌแงแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ uรงdu
๐ฒ๐ฝ volรณ
Etymology
The word 'swan' originates from the Old English term 'swan,' which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*swลnล.' The verb 'to swan' as a colloquial expression developed in the 19th century, gaining popularity particularly in British English. It carries connotations of elegance and grace, reminiscent of the way swans move across water. The transformation of 'swan' into a verb reflects a cultural appreciation for the imagery of swans as symbols of beauty and leisure. Over time, 'swanned' came to describe not just the movement of swans, but also the carefree behavior of people, often implying an air of superiority or confidence in their demeanor.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,460, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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