Synonyms

swayed

American

[sweyd] / sweɪd /

adjective

Veterinary Pathology.

swaybacked.

Other Word Forms

unswayed adjective

Etymology

Origin of swayed

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

Example Sentences

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She huddled in the corner of our train compartment, the hand that gripped Father’s whitening at the knuckles each time the train lurched or swayed.

From Literature

As Torak stood rooted to the spot, it swayed from side to side, casting for a scent.

From Literature

But the vibe coders wouldn’t be swayed, accusing the critics of “pearl clutching” and ignorance over the vast promise of AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Have you thought more about your future?” he asked me as we swayed.

From Literature

Duane sighed, looking up a gentle slope densely dotted in puffs of white hair balls that swayed in the breeze.

From Literature

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