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swayed

 

[ sweɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement influence

The term 'swayed' refers to the act of moving back and forth or side to side gently. It can also imply exerting influence over someone or something, leading them to change their opinion or behavior. This subtle movement can be physical, as in the swaying of trees in the wind, or metaphorical, as in persuading someone to adopt a certain viewpoint. Swaying can evoke a sense of rhythm and fluidity and is often used to describe both literal and emotional shifts.

Synonyms

affect, influence, migrate, oscillate, swing

Examples of usage

  • The branches swayed in the breeze.
  • Her speech swayed the audience's opinions.
  • He swayed gently to the music at the concert.

Translations

Translations of the word "swayed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 balançado

🇮🇳 हिला हुआ

🇩🇪 geschwankt

🇮🇩 terayun

🇺🇦 колився

🇵🇱 kołysany

🇯🇵 揺れた

🇫🇷 balancé

🇪🇸 balanceado

🇹🇷 sallanan

🇰🇷 흔들린

🇸🇦 مائل

🇨🇿 houpačky

🇸🇰 hojdaný

🇨🇳 摇摆的

🇸🇮 zibajo

🇮🇸 veifað

🇰🇿 тербелген

🇬🇪 მოძრაობა

🇦🇿 sallanmış

🇲🇽 balanceado

Etymology

The word 'swayed' is derived from the Middle English word 'swaien,' which means to swing or sway. This, in turn, comes from an earlier Old English term 'swegan,' meaning to move or sound, related to the Proto-Germanic 'swīgwan,' which refers to having movement or motion. Over centuries, the meaning of 'sway' has evolved, retaining the connotation of side-to-side movement while also incorporating the notion of influence. The dual significance of both physical and metaphorical swaying has enriched its usage in English literature and conversation, making it a versatile term that can describe everything from nature's rhythms to human interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,284, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.