Swayable

Pronunciation: /sweɪəbəl/

Definitions of swayable

adjective capable of being swayed or influenced

Example Sentences

A1 The tree branches are swayable in the wind.

A2 The curtains in my room are swayable when the window is open.

B1 The politician's opinion on the matter is swayable depending on public opinion.

B2 The jury's decision was swayable after hearing new evidence.

C1 The CEO's stance on the issue is not easily swayable by outside influences.

C2 The artist's vision for the project is not swayable, as they have a clear direction in mind.

Examples of swayable in a Sentence

formal The decision to invest in the new project is swayable based on the market analysis.

informal Her opinion on the matter is easily swayable depending on who she talks to.

slang Don't be so swayable, make up your own mind about it.

figurative His emotions were swayable, like a leaf in the wind, easily influenced by external factors.

Grammatical Forms of swayable

• past tense: swayed
• plural: swayables
• comparative: more swayable
• superlative: most swayable
• present tense: sways
• future tense: will sway
• perfect tense: have swayed
• continuous tense: is swaying
• singular: swayable
• positive degree: swayable
• infinitive: to sway
• gerund: swaying
• participle: swayed

Origin and Evolution of swayable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'swayable' is derived from the Old English word 'swaegnian' meaning 'to sway or incline'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'swayable' has retained its original meaning of being capable of swaying or inclining, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe something that can be influenced or persuaded easily.