swinging

• Descreve algo animado, envolvente e na moda, frequentemente associado a atividade social ou música com ritmo contagiante.

Describes something that is lively, exciting, and fashionable, often associated with social activity or music.

1. Having a lively, buoyant rhythmB2informal

   Characterized by a strong, lively, and infectious rhythm, often associated with jazz or dance music.

   Com ritmo contagiante

   • The band played a swinging tune that got everyone on the dance floor.
   • Her voice had a swinging quality that made the song irresistible.
   • The nightclub was famous for its swinging jazz performances.

   Sinônimosbouncygroovyjazzylivelyrhythmicupbeat

   Antônimosflatlifelessmechanicalstiff

2. Fashionable and excitingB2informalbritish

   Lively, fashionable, and socially active, especially in a way associated with the 1960s.

   Moderno e empolgante

   • London was the swinging capital of the world in the 1960s.
   • They led a swinging lifestyle, always attending the best parties.
   • The city's swinging nightlife attracted tourists from all over.

   Sinônimosgroovyhappeninghipmodstylishtrendy

   Antônimosdowdysquarestaidunfashionable

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou o movimento de oscilar de um lado para o outro, geralmente suspenso de um ponto fixo, ou a mudança de posição obtida por esse movimento; também se usa para o estilo musical e o intercâmbio de parceiros sexuais.

A noun referring to the action or motion of moving back and forth, often suspended from a fixed point, or a change in location achieved through such movement.

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1. Back-and-forth motionB1formal

   The act of moving rhythmically from side to side or back and forth, often suspended from a point.

   Balanço

   • The swinging of the pendulum was hypnotic.
   • Children enjoy the swinging of a playground swing.
   • The swinging of the chandelier indicated the building's instability.

   Sinônimososcillationrockingvibrationwavering

• Verbo que indica o movimento de balançar para frente e para trás ou de um lado para o outro, geralmente estando pendurado ou suspenso; também pode significar mover algo dessa maneira ou ficar pendurado livremente.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving back and forth or from side to side while suspended, or to hang freely.

verbo irregular

1. Move back and forthA1formal

   To move rhythmically back and forth while suspended or pivoted.

   Balançar

   • The child swung on the playground swing.
   • The door swung open with a creak.
   • She swung her arms as she walked.

   Sinônimososcillaterockseesawsway

2. Hit with a swinging motionA2informal

   To strike or attempt to strike something with a sweeping motion.

   Golpear com um movimento amplo

   • He swung the bat and hit a home run.
   • She swung at the piñata but missed.
   • The boxer swung a powerful punch.

   Sinônimoslashsweepswipewhip

3. Change direction suddenlyB1informal

   To turn or shift direction abruptly.

   Mudar de direção repentinamente

   • The car swung around the corner sharply.
   • His mood swung from happy to angry.
   • The vote swung in favor of the new policy.

   Sinônimospivotswerveturnveerwheelwhip

4. Dance to swing musicB2informalamerican

   To dance in the style of swing music.

   Dançar swing

   • They swung to the jazz band all night.
   • Couples swung gracefully across the dance floor.
   • He learned to swing at the dance studio.

Variantes phrasalswing aroundswing outswing over