swee Meaning & Definition
/swi˦˨/
What Does Swee Mean?
Swee is a noun that means A finch of species Coccopygia melanotis, found in sub-Saharan Africa. As an adjective, it means Great, neat, nice, excellent (often used as an interjection when something has gone smoothly).
Quick Facts About Swee
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /swi˦˨/ |
| Plural | swees |
| Comparative / superlative | more swee, most swee |
Swee Definition (Noun)
- A finch of species Coccopygia melanotis, found in sub-Saharan Africa.
Swee as an Adjective
- Great, neat, nice, excellent (often used as an interjection when something has gone smoothly).
- Neat and tidy.
- Pretty, good-looking.
Synonyms of Swee
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Swee synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
swee (plural swees)
swee (comparative more swee, superlative most swee, reduplicated swee swee)
Origin of Swee
Origin 1: Onomatopoeia, from its call.
Origin 2: From Hokkien 媠 (súi, “pretty”). Compare Tagalog yasuwi. Perhaps reinforced by sweet.
Questions People Ask About Swee
Is swee a noun or an adjective?
Swee is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the plural of swee?
The plural of swee is swees.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of swee?
The comparative form is more swee and the superlative form is most swee.