Definitions For Swanlike

Adverb

{{en-adv, -}} In a swanlike way (figuratively) beautifully, beautifully like a swan

Translations

Esperanto: cigne

Adjective

Similar to a swan or a characteristic of it, especially in elegance or grace : a swanlike curve : swanlike beauty (figuratively) beautiful, beautiful like a swan

Quotations

1886, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Faust, Act III, translated by John Anster, : Ah ! That to us it may not also be, : Instead of promised rescue, : Augury but of Ruin, : -To us, to us, the swanlike {{transterm, Schwangleichen, lang=de}}, : With long white necks, beautiful as the swan !- : Ruin to Us and Her, our Queen and Mistress, : The Daughter of the Swan !

Translations

Esperanto: cigna

See also

cygnine

Etymology

from swan + like.

Is Swanlike a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
15
Words with Friends
17

The word Swanlike is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends

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