Swoon

Pronunciation: /ˈswuːn/

Swoon (verb)

  1. to suddenly become unconscious because of strong feelings or excitement
  2. to feel very excited or in love with someone or something

Examples

  • She might swoon if she hears the shocking news.
  • He could swoon at the sight of his favorite celebrity.

Common collocations: swoon with joy, swoon from shock, swoon over someone, swoon with admiration, sudden swoon

Swoon (noun)

  1. a sudden loss of consciousness due to strong emotions

Examples

  • She experienced a swoon after the shocking news.
  • A sudden swoon left him lying on the floor.

Synonyms of Swoon

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Swoon

  • regaining consciousness