swoon

/suːn/

Definitions

1. verb

to lose consciousness, especially from excitement or strong emotion

“She swooned at the sight of the famous musician.”

2. noun

a feeling of faintness or dizziness, especially from excitement or strong emotion

“The crowd’s swoon was palpable when the pop star took the stage.”

3. noun

an excessive or exaggerated expression of enthusiasm, admiration, or love

“The swoon over the new smartphone was so intense that many fans pre-ordered it immediately.”

Synonyms

  • collapse
  • ecstasy
  • faint

Antonyms

  • detachment
  • indifference