verb
swoon
swoon
verb
1
To faint or become lightheaded, especially from strong emotion.
"She nearly swooned at the sight of the accident."
2
To be overwhelmed with delight or admiration, especially romantic infatuation.
"Fans swooned whenever the singer walked on stage."
noun
1
A fainting spell, or a state of overwhelming delight.
"He fell into a swoon after hearing the shocking news."
How to Use Swoon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo faint, or (more commonly today) to be completely charmed or smitten by someone.
When to use it
The romantic "smitten" sense is common in casual and pop-culture writing.
Common pairings
swoon over
fans swoon
Word Forms
swooned past tense, swoons plural, swoons singular
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Etymology
From Middle English swoune, related to an old verb describing the act of fainting.