Definition

A person who faints or becomes very emotional, often due to strong feelings of love or admiration.

Example

At the concert, many fans were swooners, overwhelmed by the music and the performance.

Conversation

Did you see how everyone reacted to that singer last night?

Yeah, it was like a room full of swooners!

I didn't realize people could be so dramatic over a performance.

Right? It was entertaining to watch them all faint.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Swooner → The word 'swooner' originates from the verb 'swoon' (from Old English 'swōgan', meaning to faint or lose consciousness) combined with the agent suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). A swooner is a person who faints or loses consciousness, often in a dramatic or emotional context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'faints' ('swoon') and the '-er' indicating a person. A swooner is someone who faints.

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