swinging

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adjective (1)

swing·​ing ˈswiŋ-iŋ How to pronounce swinging (audio)
Synonyms of swingingnext
: being lively, exciting, and fashionable
also : abounding in swingers and swinging entertainment
a swinging coffeehouse

swinging

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adjective (2)

swing·​ing

less common spelling of swingeing entry 1

variant spelling of swingeing entry 2

present participle of swing entry 1

chiefly British
: very large, high, or severe
swingeing fines
swingeing taxes

Examples of swinging in a Sentence

Adjective (1) This music is really swinging.
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The wild visuals bring a psychedelic new kineticism to the web-swinging, and teenage Miles Morales is a compellingly modern hero, a sweetly arty Brooklyn kid fish-out-of-watering through a fancy prep school. — Darren Franich, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Aug. 2026 The hole at 2-5 brought out the swinging forehand volley winner and an untouchable crosscourt backhand to get him within a point. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2023 If the driver is apt to be distracted by a swinging object hanging from the rearview mirror, consider vent clips or a spray. — Nikolas Greenwald, Good Housekeeping, 18 Jan. 2023 That motif informs the two hours that follow, as Elvis (Austin Butler) rises to fame and riches by enthralling white audiences with his swinging hips and the raw sexuality of the new art form of rock ’n’ roll. — Katie Reul, Variety, 10 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for swinging

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

present participle of swing entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of swinging was in 1956

Phrases Containing swinging

Rhymes for swinging

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“Swinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swinging. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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