swayed
word · lemma: sway
Definition
Moved gently from side to side, or influenced emotionally or in a decision. Can refer to physical movement or someone's opinions being changed.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for opinions that change due to influence from others (e.g., 'swayed by an argument'). Can describe physical movement (trees swayed), but also emotional or mental shifts. More formal than 'changed your mind'.
Spanish: influenciado - movido (de lado a lado)Portuguese (BR): influenciado - balançadoPortuguese (PT): influenciado - balançadoChinese (Simplified): 被影响 - 摇摆Chinese (Traditional): 被影響 - 搖擺Hindi: प्रभावित - झूलता हुआArabic: تأثر - تأرجح
Example Sentences
The trees swayed in the wind.
basic
She was easily swayed by her friends' opinions.
basic
The boat swayed from side to side.
basic
He wasn't swayed by the salesperson's pitch.
natural
I was swayed by emotion and made a mistake.
natural
Their loud music swayed the whole crowd.
natural