swayed

[sweyd]

adjective

Veterinary Pathology.

1. swaybacked.

Other Word Forms

• unswayed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of swayed¹

First recorded in 1570–80; sway + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“You are my sun and my calm,” the mariachis sang as Cruz swayed with his daughter.

From Los Angeles Times

The judge in Wingfield and Robinson’s case was less swayed by that argument.

From Los Angeles Times

So there is little faith in Ukraine that he won't be swayed by Putin, particularly in a one-on-one meeting.

From BBC

But Wiegman has rarely swayed from her plan - because it usually works.

From BBC

But a floor vote on debate rules kept open by House Speaker Mike Johnson throughout the night kept conversations active, and ultimately swayed the holdouts.

From Los Angeles Times

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