verb
- past tense of swoon; fainted or lost consciousness suddenly
- past tense of swoon; became overwhelmed with emotion, especially romantic feelings
Usage: often used figuratively
Examples
- She swooned from the heat during the outdoor ceremony.
- The patient swooned when he saw the needle.
- Fans swooned over the movie star’s charming smile.
- The romantic music made her feel like she had swooned.
- He swooned at the sight of his newborn daughter.
- The elderly woman swooned and had to sit down immediately.