swinging

adjective
UK: /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
US: /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/

  1. Moving back and forth or from side to side.

    1. The gate is swinging in the wind.
    2. I saw the children swinging happily on the playground equipment.

  2. Moving with a rhythmic, lively motion.

    1. The music was swinging, and everyone started to dance.
    2. The jazz band was really swinging, creating a fantastic atmosphere.

  3. Very fashionable or exciting.

    1. This club is the most swinging place in town.
    2. Back then, London was considered a truly swinging city.

Synonyms

lively vibrant fashionable stylish
swinging verb

  1. Present participle of swing: moving back and forth.

    1. She is swinging on the rope.
    2. He noticed the chandelier swinging slightly during the earthquake.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "swinging" in English means: Moving back and forth or from side to side., Moving with a rhythmic, lively motion., Very fashionable or exciting..

The phonetic transcription of "swinging" is /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "swinging": lively, vibrant, fashionable, stylish.

Example usage of "swinging": "The gate is swinging in the wind.". More examples on the page.