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Meaning of swooned
The primary meaning of the word "swooned" is to faint or fall into a faint, typically due to emotional excitement, exhaustion, or other physical or mental shock.
Etymology of swooned
The word "swooned" originated in the 16th century, derived from the Middle English word "swonen", which is related to the Old English word "swōgan", meaning "to become weak or faint".
Historically, the word was used to describe a state of physical or emotional weakness, often associated with romantic love or strong emotions.
Synonyms
fainted
collapsed
passed out
fell unconscious
lost consciousness
blacked out
keeled over
dropped
slumped
wilted
weakened
faltered
failed
flagged
languished
declined
crumpled
succumbed
surrendered
yielded
gave in
gave way
dropped off
dozed off
nodded off
fell asleep
became unconscious
became insensible
lapsed
swooned
became dizzy
became lightheaded
became faint
became giddy
became unsteady
Definitions
- To fall into a faint or a state of partial or complete loss of consciousness, especially due to a strong emotion, exhaustion, or illness.
- * To feel a strong emotion, such as love or admiration, to the point of being overwhelmed or disoriented.
Usage Examples
- She swooned at the sight of her favorite celebrity walking towards her.
- * After hearing the news, he swooned and had to be helped to a chair.
- * The crowd swooned over the charismatic leader's speech.
Antonyms
remained conscious
stayed awake
stayed alert
stayed aware
remained upright
stayed strong
stayed steady
stayed firm
resisted
withstood
endured
tolerated
persevered
persisted
stayed calm
stayed composed
stayed collected
stayed sober
stayed rational
stayed sane