Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swoon
verb
/swuːn/
Definition
To faint or lose consciousness temporarily due to emotional or physical factors.
Examples
- When she saw her favorite singer, she nearly swooned with joy.
- He swooned at the thought of their romantic getaway.
- The dramatic scene in the movie made the audience swoon.
Meaning
Swoon refers to a state of being overwhelmed by strong emotions, such as love or excitement, which can cause a person to faint or feel lightheaded.
Synonyms
- faint
- collapse
- pass out
- be overwhelmed
