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Meaning of "swoony" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SWOONY

swoony  [ˈswuːnɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SWOONY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Swoony is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SWOONY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of swoony in the English dictionary

The definition of swoony in the dictionary is tending to swoon. Other definition of swoony is inducing a swoon.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SWOONY


cartoony
kɑːˈtuːnɪ
Clooney
ˈkluːnɪ
Cluny
ˈkluːnɪ
gooney
ˈɡuːnɪ
goony
ˈɡuːnɪ
krooni
ˈkruːnɪ
kune
ˈkuːnɪ
looney
ˈluːnɪ
loonie
ˈluːnɪ
loony
ˈluːnɪ
luny
ˈluːnɪ
Moonie
ˈmuːnɪ
moony
ˈmuːnɪ
Nguni
əŋˈɡuːnɪ
puny
ˈpjuːnɪ
Rooney
ˈruːnɪ
Sakyamuni
ˌsɑːkjəˈmuːnɪ
spoony
ˈspuːnɪ
toonie
ˈtuːnɪ
uni
ˈjuːnɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SWOONY

swollen
swollen head
swollen-headed
swollen-headedness
swollenly
swollenness
swoon
swooner
swooning
swooningly
swoop
swooper
swoopy
swoosh
swop
swopped
swopper
swopping
sword
sword and sorcery

WORDS THAT END LIKE SWOONY

agony
Anthony
Antony
balcony
bony
ceremony
colony
ebony
felony
harmony
irony
matrimony
opening ceremony
peony
pony
stony
symphony
telephony
testimony
tony

Synonyms and antonyms of swoony in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «swoony» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SWOONY

Find out the translation of swoony to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of swoony from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «swoony» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

swoony
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

swoony
570 millions of speakers

English

swoony
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

swoony
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

swoony
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

swoony
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

swoony
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

swoony
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

swoony
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Swoony
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

swoony
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

swoony
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

swoony
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Swoony
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

swoony
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

swoony
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विक्षिप्त
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

swoony
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

swoony
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

swoony
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

swoony
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

swoony
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

swoony
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

swoony
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

swoony
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

swoony
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of swoony

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SWOONY»

The term «swoony» is normally little used and occupies the 122.503 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SWOONY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «swoony» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «swoony» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about swoony

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SWOONY»

Discover the use of swoony in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to swoony and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
GLITTERWINGS ACADEMY 11: Friendship Dance
Why couldn't the dance be just girls? Snow nodded enthusiastically. 'I saw them earlier, when Maximus was taking them to their room. One of them is really swoony!' Swoony? Twink wrinkled her nose in disgust. Snow couldn't be serious!
Titania Woods, 2010
2
One Forbidden Evening
“Don't want a lady that goes swoony for poetry.” Sherry glanced at Lily. “Swoony? ” She shrugged helplessly. Chuckling, Sherry said, “And you, Dash? Will you like to make the ladies go swoony?” Always a bit restless, Dash's knee bounced ...
Jo Goodman, 2006
3
Times Squared
Tess said. “You look a little dizzy.” “She's just swoony with love,” Payton said. “ Swoony? There is no such word as 'swoony,'” I said indignantly. Quick, change the subject. “Tess, how are you getting home?” I asked. “The late bus,” Tess said.
Jennifer Roy, Julia DeVillers, 2011
4
Kiss Me Like This: The Morrisons, Book1 (New Adult ...
If I were a guy—or swung the other way—I'd be all swoony over you, too.” “ Swoony?” Abigrinned at the way Serena repeated the silly word. “Swoony and smitten.” There was a little pause before she shifted slightly onher bed so that Serena ...
Bella Andre, 2014
5
The Collected Poems of Charles Olson: Excluding the Maximus ...
All Havens Astern I'm going to swim for my life to another shore. The human shore's too much You can speak. You're on safe ground, you mandala, you. I'm getting out of here "I just passed / a swoony time . . ." I just passed a swoony time on ...
Charles Olson, George F. Butterick, 1987
6
My Life From Hell (The Blooming Goddess Trilogy Book Three):
Sassy. Girl. Swoony. God. Tourney. In exchange for an ARC of the book, they took part in all kinds of crazy challenges ranging from making playlists for Sophie, to casting the film, and deciding where Kai had originally kidnapped our girl.
Tellulah Darling, 2014
7
Stitch London: 20 Kooky Ways to Knit the City and More
Swoony knits consist of floaty numbers made from wool sheared from sheep found only above the cloudline in deepest Peru's mystic mountains, where they're fed on silken grasses and drink only dew squeezed from the hair of beautiful ...
Lauren O'Farrel, 2011
8
Granny Puckerlips: Keepin' It Real with Kindness and Respect
I'm almost swoony,” Granny explained. “It's going to be a very unusual day at The Kensington, dear. We'll try to stay busy so you don't burst or get swoony until Saturday,” Grampa replied. “Thank you, dearie,” Granny said. “The fresh air and ...
Rick Gales, 2013
9
The Suitcase: And all that that contained
'That George is a real swoony.' said one and, finally, there was a comment from down-to-earth Deborah. “I wouldn't call him 'swoony'” she said. “Rugged perhaps but just an ordinary specimen of a young male. We don't get many of those.
Michael Pitt, 2014
10
What I Saw And How I Lied
I don't get all swoony about him, like some girls.” “Well. I'm not the swoony type. Maybe you could tell me who you like. And we could listen to some songs.” “ Maybe.” “Good.” Ruthie's gaze moved to the bag in my hand. “Are you running away?
Judy Blundell, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SWOONY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term swoony is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Wild wonders from Alonzo King LINES Ballet at Jacob's Pillow
The dance is set to the familiar J. S. Bach composition that George Balanchine used for his revered “Concerto Barocco;” the swoony, weight-sharing quartet is ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
2
The Top Five Must-See Acts At Project Pabst
... with its self-titled 2014 debut album and the single “Archie, Marry Me.” On a bill dominated by rocked-out bluster, its swoony jangle should do the same here. «Willamette Week, Jul 15»
3
Athena Calderone's Guide to a Chic Wine Soiree
What are the secrets to making a truly swoony soiree? What are the moving parts? When do you start to prepare? How do you play the hostess with the mostess ... «HarpersBAZAAR.com, May 15»
4
Far From the Madding Crowd offers a swoony palette
The independent Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan) is courted by three suitors, including the shepherd Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts) in Far From the Madding ... «Straight.com, May 15»
5
Cinderella review – good-natured and swoony
But it's likable in its daft, swoony way, and director Kenneth Branagh gets robust performances, particularly from Cate Blanchett as the evil stepmother. «The Guardian, Mar 15»
6
Cary Elwes brings his 'Bride' to Brattle
Actor Cary Elwes flashed a swoony grin during his visit to the Brattle Theatre on Friday night. The moviehouse screened his most famous film, “The Princess ... «Boston Globe, Oct 14»
7
Clooney makes Dame Maggie swoony in Downton sketch
George Clooney will appear in a Downton Abbey sketch for ITV's Text Santa appeal. Credit: Briquet Nicolas/ABACA/Press Association Images. Hollywood ... «ITV News, Sep 14»
8
Carousel review – outdated values weigh down wartime retelling
At the beginning, before the first note of the swoony Carousel Waltz is played by a fine band, the radio broadcasts a programme about cultural shifts as men ... «The Guardian, Jun 14»
9
Lupita Nyong'o Is Killing It on the Cover of Vogue
In the swoony profile, Hamish Bowles creates a new vocabulary of descriptors befitting Nyong'o. She's a “cucumber cool,” “swanlike apparition” who is “as ... «New York Magazine, Jun 14»
10
EXCLUSIVE! Timeflies Goes All The Way With Our Hearts! Melt To …
Sweet swoony goodness! We love Timeflies!! SO we were thrilled when they stopped by our studios to EXCLUSIVELY treat us to a performance of their hit All ... «PerezHilton.com, Jun 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Swoony [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/swoony>. May 2024 ».
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