swing´ing|ly

swing´ing|ly
swing|ing «SWIHNG ihng», adjective.
1. moving freely in either direction upon a fixed center or axis, as a stool or a door.
2. moving or proceeding with a swing, as a pace or gait, or a rhythm in verse or music.
3. Slang. up-to-date and lively, especially in an unrestrained way: »

[She] and a troop of other notable models played host at a champagne luncheon at noon and a swinging party at night (London Times).

swing´ing|ly, adverb.
swing´ing|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • swing´ing|ness — swing|ing «SWIHNG ihng», adjective. 1. moving freely in either direction upon a fixed center or axis, as a stool or a door. 2. moving or proceeding with a swing, as a pace or gait, or a rhythm in verse or music. 3. Slang. up to date and lively,… …   Useful english dictionary

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