swooning
|swoon/ing|
B2
/ˈswuːnɪŋ/
(swoon)
fainting or overwhelming emotion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'swoon' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'swounen', where 'swough' meant 'a fainting fit'.
Historical Evolution
'swough' transformed into the Middle English word 'swounen', and eventually became the modern English word 'swoon'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a fainting fit', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to faint or be overwhelmed by emotion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'swoon'.
She was swooning over the romantic movie.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35