verb
- to faint or lose consciousness suddenly
- to be overcome with emotion, especially romantic feelings
Usage: often used humorously
noun
- an instance of fainting or losing consciousness
Examples
- The heat was so intense that several people began to swoon.
- She swooned at the sight of blood.
- Fans would swoon over the famous actor’s charming smile.
- The romantic scene made her swoon with delight.
- He caught her as she fell into a swoon.
- The bride’s swoon was caused by her tight corset.
- The overwhelming perfume made him swoon.