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swooned

 

[ swuːnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional reaction

To swoon means to faint or lose consciousness, typically due to extreme emotional excitement or overwhelming sensations. It can also refer to showing exaggerated emotions such as admiration or infatuation.

Synonyms

collapse, faint, lose consciousness, pass out

Examples of usage

  • She swooned at the sight of her favorite celebrity.
  • The fans swooned as the band took the stage.
  • He swooned in delight upon receiving the surprise gift.
  • The historical romance novel made many readers swoon over the protagonists.

Translations

Translations of the word "swooned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desmaiar

🇮🇳 बेहोश होना

🇩🇪 ohnmächtig geworden

🇮🇩 pingsan

🇺🇦 знепритомніти

🇵🇱 zemdleć

🇯🇵 気絶する

🇫🇷 s'évanouir

🇪🇸 desmayarse

🇹🇷 bayılmak

🇰🇷 기절하다

🇸🇦 فقد الوعي

🇨🇿 omdlít

🇸🇰 omdlieť

🇨🇳 晕倒

🇸🇮 omdleti

🇮🇸 dá niður

🇰🇿 есте алмай қалу

🇬🇪 გაქცევა

🇦🇿 özündən getmək

🇲🇽 desmayarse

Etymology

The word 'swoon' originates from the Middle English 'swounen', which is derived from the Old English 'swūnan', meaning 'to faint'. It is thought to be akin to the Old Norse word 'svima', which means 'to sway' or 'be weak'. The term has been used in literature since the late Middle Ages, often associated with romantic or dramatic contexts. Over time, its use expanded beyond literal fainting to encompass more figurative emotional responses, such as being overwhelmed by affection or awe. The romantic connotation of swooning became particularly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, often seen in literature and poetry of that period, reflecting the sensibilities of the time regarding love and emotional expression.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,103 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.