swoon

verb
UK: /swuːn/
US: /swuːn/

  1. To faint or lose consciousness, often due to a strong emotional reaction or sudden shock.

    1. She almost swooned when she saw the celebrity.
    2. Hearing the news, I thought I would swoon from the shock.

  2. To be overwhelmed with joy or delight.

    1. Fans swoon over the band's music.
    2. I swoon at the thought of a relaxing vacation.

Synonyms

faint pass out collapse delight enrapture exalt
swoon noun

  1. A state of fainting or near-fainting.

    1. She fell into a swoon after the accident.
    2. The heat caused a general swoon among the crowd.

  2. A state of extreme delight or infatuation.

    1. Her eyes were filled with swoon over her child.
    2. He was in a swoon after meeting his idol.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "swoon" in English means: To faint or lose consciousness, often due to a strong emotional reaction or sudden shock., To be overwhelmed with joy or delight..

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

Synonyms for "swoon": faint, pass out, collapse, delight, enrapture, exalt.

Example usage of "swoon": "She almost swooned when she saw the celebrity.". More examples on the page.