swinging
word · lemma: swing
/ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
SWING-ing
/swˈɪŋ/
SWING-ing
Definition
Moving back and forth through the air or from side to side. It can describe a person or thing in motion, or a lively, rhythmic style in music or atmosphere.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used as the -ing form of 'swing' in physical movement: 'a swinging door', 'kids swinging at the park'. In some contexts, especially with music, it suggests energy and rhythm: 'a swinging jazz band'. The meaning depends strongly on context.
Spanish: balanceándose - oscilantePortuguese (BR): balançando - oscilandoPortuguese (PT): a balançar - oscilanteChinese (Simplified): 摆动的 - 摇摆的Chinese (Traditional): 擺動的 - 搖擺的Hindi: झूलता हुआ - डोलता हुआArabic: يتأرجح - متمايلBengali: ঝুলানো - দুলছেRussian: раскачивающийся - качающийсяJapanese: 揺れている - スウィングしている（音楽）Vietnamese: đu đưa - lắc lư - sôi động (âm nhạc)Korean: 흔들리는 - 스윙하는(음악)Turkish: sallanan - hareketli (müzik)Urdu: جھولتا ہوا - لہراتا ہواIndonesian: berayun - bergoyang - penuh semangat (musik)
Example Sentences
The lamp was swinging above the table.
basic
The child is swinging in the park.
basic
The door kept swinging open.
basic
He came in swinging his bag like he owned the place.
natural
The band came out swinging, and the crowd loved it.
natural
There was a swinging mood at the party all night.
natural