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swan Synonyms

Another word for swan

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• noun (Context 1)

A large aquatic bird of the family Anatidae, native to various regions globally, characterized by a heavy body, a long, flexible, and graceful neck, webbed feet, and typically pure white plumage in adults of Northern Hemisphere species.

Usage Example

"The majestic white waterfowl glided silently across the glassy surface of the lake."

Weak
waterfowl
cygnet

• verb (Context 2)

To wander or move about in an ostentatious, aimless, or leisurely manner, often implying a lack of serious purpose, effort, or responsibility.

Usage Example

"Instead of helping with the demanding dinner preparations, he spent the entire afternoon swanning around the garden."

Strongest
gallivant
Strong
parade
Weak
prance
wander
stroll

• noun (Context 3)

A person or thing of unusual beauty, grace, purity, or excellence.

Usage Example

"Once considered the awkward duckling of the ballet class, she eventually blossomed into a graceful paragon."

Weak
paragon
beauty

Opposites of swan

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of swan varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

labor
toil
work
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Swan. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/swan
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