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verb

ˈswün How to pronounce swoon (audio)
Definition of swoonnext
as in to faint
to lose consciousness easily swooned at the sight of blood

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swoon

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noun

1
as in daze
a state of mental confusion she wandered about in a swoon for several days after receiving the tragic news

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as in faint
a temporary state of unconsciousness fell into a swoon after stepping off of the incredibly fast roller coaster

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3
as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion her boyfriend's proposal sent her into a joyous swoon

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Recent Examples of swoon
Verb
His annual Welcome Conference has become a tent revival for hospitality wonks, where faithful congregants travel from all over the world to swoon over guest speakers’ hospitality flexes. — Adam Reiner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026 Travis Kelce has opened up more than ever about his wedding to Taylor Swift, a private party that had the whole world swooning and which took place at New York City’s Madison Square Garden in July. — William Earl, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
Live music swoons in various bars around the ship, and poolside concerts take place regularly. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Despite being presented with those numbers on Thursday, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes insisted that Ohtani’s offensive swoon cannot be tied to his health. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swoon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swoon
  1. faint
  2. daze
  3. trance
  4. ecstasy
  5. syncope
  6. heaven
  7. delight
  8. joy
Verb
  • Szubanski, now 65, immediately fake-fainted and fell to the floor.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The three members invited more than 30 guests and at some point there were approximately more than 600 people outside Maison Estelle, where someone is presumed to have fainted.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of faint
Noun
  • The video then cuts back to Allen, bloodied and walking through the parking lot in a daze.
    — Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Everyone in town seemed to walk through that day in a daze; Leslie’s name was spoken in hushed whispers.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Definition of daze
Noun
  • The oracle was a priestess who entered a trance state to convey answers from Apollo, the Greek god of prophecy.
    — Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
  • At its best, Happiness Anytime finds Bridges stretching out as a singer, leaning into the trance-like rhythms provided by Jungle’s Tom McFarland, Josh Lloyd-Watson and Lydia Kitto.
    — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of trance
Noun
  • Her eyes were cast upward, as the saint’s had been, in her own private ecstasy.
    — Ellen O’Connell Whittet, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
  • St Rita de Cascia in ecstasy in front of the figure of Christ on the cross, 19th century.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of ecstasy
Noun
  • The company also flags baseline cardiac disease, abnormal ECG, arrhythmia, prior cervical vagotomy, abnormal cervical anatomy, brain tumor or aneurysm history, head trauma, syncope, seizures and nickel allergy as unevaluated risks.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • Vasovagal syncope is defined by the British National Health Service as a common type of fainting caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Definition of syncope
Noun
  • This world’s heavens are lit with cosmic rays, its cityscapes otherworldly — everything seems to service an unabashed romanticism.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • And thanks to Tucson’s extraordinarily dark heavens, the Sonoran skyscape takes center stage with Peace Among the Stars.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of heaven
Noun
  • Leaving aside the comics, tie-books, video games, and other ancillary delights of exploiting successful IP, there’s the Netflix show, of course.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Once a farrier's shop, Bygones Cocktail Bar, centered on a horseshoe bar, has romantic lighting, cocktails executed with joy and delight, and a laissez-faire atmosphere.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of delight
Noun
  • The joy of being in DTLA is proximity to transit, putting Santa Monica, Pasadena, and everywhere in between within easy reach without necessarily needing Ubers or a rental car.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • What’s made this franchise so beloved has been its willingness to go on that journey with its young characters, maturing and deepening and changing without losing that initial childlike sense of hope and joy.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of joy

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“Swoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swoon. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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