swayed (Meaning)
swayed
an inclination or deflection caused by or as if by swaying, to change often between one point, position, or opinion and another, the ability to exercise influence or authority, to move gently from an upright to a leaning position, to hold sway, to have a strong influence upon, to cause to sway, controlling force or influence, to swing slowly and rhythmically back and forth from a base or pivot, the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed, a controlling influence, govern, rule, to cause to turn aside, wield, to hoist in place, to swing or cause to swing slowly back and forth, sovereign power, to fluctuate or veer between one point, position, or opinion and another, a bending or twisting caused by or as if by swaying, to exert a guiding or controlling influence on, to cause to bend downward to one side, to cause to vacillate
Synonyms & Antonyms of swayed
swayed Sentence Examples
- The wind swayed the tall grass, creating a rippling effect across the meadow.
- The dancer's movements swayed softly, like the petals of a flower in a gentle breeze.
- The crowd swayed back and forth, their voices rising in unison.
- The ship swayed dangerously in the choppy sea, threatening to capsize.
- The politician's words swayed the electorate, winning him a landslide victory.
- The child's swing swayed slowly, its melody carrying across the playground.
- The willow tree swayed gracefully, its long branches dipping towards the water.
- The curtains swayed in the open window, inviting the outside breeze into the room.
- The pendulum of the grandfather clock swayed back and forth, marking the passage of time.
- The man's resolve swayed under the weight of his guilt, causing him to doubt his actions.
FAQs About the word swayed
an inclination or deflection caused by or as if by swaying, to change often between one point, position, or opinion and another, the ability to exercise influen
influenced, convinced, distorted, persuaded, concerned, shaded, predisposed, interested, prepossessed, colored
open, nonpartisan, just, reasonable, equitable, unprejudiced, unbiased, evenhanded, honest, objective
The wind swayed the tall grass, creating a rippling effect across the meadow.
The dancer's movements swayed softly, like the petals of a flower in a gentle breeze.
The crowd swayed back and forth, their voices rising in unison.
The ship swayed dangerously in the choppy sea, threatening to capsize.
