Meaning of swinging in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    swinging

    Definitions

    1. characterized by a buoyant rhythm

    Examples

    • « an easy lilting stride »
    • « the flute broke into a light lilting air »
    • « a swinging pace »
    • « a graceful swingy walk »
    • « a tripping singing measure »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    swinging

    Definitions

    1. changing location by moving back and forth

    Derived terms

Famous quotes

  • « In the first Spider-Man, at the end of the movie, Peter Parker had to deny himself a relationship with a girl that he's in love with. The very next thing that happens is that he's swinging through the city. »
    John Dykstra
  • « My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging. »
    Hank Aaron
  • « And, you know, you try and preach to them there's more to this game than just walking up to home plate, swinging the bat, fielding a ground ball. There's some dedication in it, some love you've got to put into this work. »
    Eddie Murray
  • « In our film profession you may have Gable's looks, Tracy's art, Marlene's legs or Liz's violet eyes, but they don't mean a thing without that swinging thing called courage. »
    Frank Capra
  • « My only problem is the fear that opposition bowlers might go for my fingers and that's why I was scared of the short ball. Now I am struggling with the ball pitching up and swinging away. I just keep nicking that one. »
    Shane Warne

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