Synonyms for

Swinging

Verb / ˈswɪŋɪŋ / Another word for swinging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

moving back and forth or from side to side while hanging from something or being suspended

Synonyms & similar words

swinge swingover sweep dangle drop getaround swingy vacillation singe sway swingout swing lilting tripping swaying rocking hanging dangling fluctuating oscillating vibrating swerving turning wagging bobbing flapping fluttering wavering undulating tossing rolling pitching heaving

Synonyms by register

Formal

oscillating reciprocating undulating

Informal

rocking swaying dangling

Literary

pendulating wavering

Antonyms

still stationary immobile static unmoving fixed

Common collocations

  • swinging door
  • swinging pendulum
  • swinging motion
  • swinging arms
  • swinging from a tree
  • swinging a bat
  • swinging a hammer
  • swinging a sword

Word family

noun swing
verb swing
adjective swinging
adverb swingingly

Usage note

The word 'swinging' primarily describes a back-and-forth or side-to-side motion. In informal contexts, it can also refer to a more relaxed or unconventional lifestyle, often associated with the jazz era.

Example sentences

  1. The monkey was swinging from the tree branch.
  2. I saw a girl swinging on a tire swing in the park.
  3. The door was swinging open and closed in the wind.
  4. The pendulum on the clock was swinging back and forth.
  5. The pirate ship was swinging on the waves of the ocean.

Quotes

  • Life is a swing, one minute you are up and the other you are down, but keep swinging.
  • Swinging is a great way to exercise and have fun at the same time.
  • Happiness is a swing and a sunset.

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