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- Dictionaryswaying/ˈsweɪɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. moving slowly or rhythmically backwards and forwards or from side to side: "swaying palm trees"
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SWAYING definition: 1. present participle of sway 2. to move slowly from side to side: 3. to cause something to move…. Learn more.
: to swing slowly and rhythmically back and forth from a base or pivot. b. : to move gently from an upright to a leaning position. 2. : to hold sway : act as ruler or governor. 3. : to fluctuate or veer between one point, position, or opinion and another.
SWAY definition: 1. to move slowly from side to side: 2. to cause something to move or change: 3. to persuade…. Learn more.
SWAYING meaning: 1. present participle of sway 2. to move slowly from side to side: 3. to cause something to move…. Learn more.
v.tr. 1. To cause to swing back and forth or to and fro: The breeze swayed the wheat. 2. To cause to incline or bend: The wind swayed the trees toward the house. 3. To exert influence or control over: His speech swayed the voters. 4. Nautical To hoist (a mast or yard) into position.
to cause (the mind, emotions, etc., or a person) to incline or turn in a specified way; influence. to cause to swerve, as from a purpose or a course of action: He swayed them from their plan. to dominate; direct. to wield, as a weapon or scepter. to rule; govern. noun. the act of swaying; swaying movement. rule; dominion:
a swaying or being swayed; movement to the side; a swinging, leaning, fluctuation, etc.
sway meaning, definition, what is sway: to move slowly from one side to another...: Learn more.
[intransitive, transitive] to move slowly from side to side; to move something in this way. (+ adv./prep.) The branches were swaying in the wind. Vicky swayed and fell. sway something (+ adv./prep.) They danced rhythmically, swaying their hips to the music. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Join us.
1. To cause to swing back and forth or to and fro: The breeze swayed the wheat. 2. To cause to incline or bend: The wind swayed the trees toward the house. 3. To exert influence or control over: His speech swayed the voters. 4. Nautical To hoist (a mast or yard) into position. 5. Archaic. a. To rule or govern. b. To wield, as a weapon or scepter.
