swinging

adjective

swing·​ing ˈswiŋ-iŋ 

: being lively, exciting, and fashionable

also : abounding in swingers and swinging entertainment

a swinging coffeehouse

Examples of swinging in a Sentence

This music is really swinging.

Recent Examples on the Web

The hole at 2-5 brought out the swinging forehand volley winner and an untouchable crosscourt backhand to get him within a point. —Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2023

If the driver is apt to be distracted by a swinging object hanging from the rearview mirror, consider vent clips or a spray. —Nikolas Greenwald, Good Housekeeping, 18 Jan. 2023

That motif informs the two hours that follow, as Elvis (Austin Butler) rises to fame and riches by enthralling white audiences with his swinging hips and the raw sexuality of the new art form of rock ’n’ roll. —Katie Reul, Variety, 10 Jan. 2023

And with that, with Grohl on drums and Kurstin on keys, Apatow sang-talked the swinging psychedelic soft rock classic on a stage decked with multiple menorahs, some stray tinsel and a killer horn section. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2022

The club’s immersive, tiki bar experienceis designed to simulate a swinging pleasure cruise in a submarine. —Scott Feinblatt, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2022

Lee blistered a swinging strike into the back netting midway through the first half, scoring off the corner kick to jumpstart the host Lions in a 3-1 Division 1 second-round girls’ soccer victory over No. 21 Methuen Thursday night. —Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Nov. 2022

The doors lift up and push in for access to each shelf individually—a welcome feature that makes adding or removing items a bit easier without having to navigate a swinging door. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2022

One of the smoothest voices ever, Ella Fitzgerald brings a swinging, unique sound to this Christmas classic. —Kelly O'Sullivan, Country Living, 7 Nov. 2022

Word History

Etymology

present participle of swing entry 1

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing swinging

• free-swinging
• swinging door