Swoon (Noun)
Meaning
A spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- She suddenly let out a faint cry and collapsed into a swoon on the couch, overwhelmed by the intense heat of the room.
- After hearing the shocking news, the frail elderly woman slipped into a swoon, prompting her family to call for medical assistance.
- During the sweltering summer concert, several people succumbed to the heat and suffered a swoon, requiring first aid.
- In a classic dramatic flourish, the overwrought heroine was prone to fits of swoon, usually at the most inopportune moments.
- A lack of oxygen caused the hiker to lose consciousness and slump into a swoon, sending his panicked companions rushing to revive him.