swoon
word
Definition
To faint, usually from extreme emotion or weakness; can also mean to feel overwhelmed by admiration or love.
Usage & Nuances
Used both literally (to faint) and figuratively (to be overwhelmed by feelings). Commonly heard in romantic or dramatic contexts. Informal in modern English; often playful or exaggerated.
Spanish: desmayarse - desvanecerse (por emoción)Portuguese (BR): desmaiar - desfalecer (por emoção)Portuguese (PT): desmaiar - desfalecer (por emoção)Chinese (Simplified): 晕倒 - 陶醉Chinese (Traditional): 暈倒 - 陶醉Hindi: मूर्छित होना - अत्यधिक प्रभावित होनाArabic: يغشى عليه - يذوب (من الإعجاب)
Example Sentences
She almost swooned when she saw the famous actor.
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The heat made him swoon in the crowd.
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Some fans swooned at the concert.
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I could just swoon over that chocolate cake!
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People used to swoon at love letters in old movies.
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He made all the girls swoon with his smile.
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