fanned
The word “fanned” has 1 syllable: fanned
It's pronounced as /fænd/
What is synonym and antonym for fanned?
In the thesaurus, “fanned” has 24 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for fanned along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for fanned
- aroused
- encouraged
- enflamed
- flicked
- flickered
- flitted
- ignited
- incited
- induced
- inflamed
- instigated
- kindled
- knocked
- moved
- oscillated
- provoked
- smacked
- sparked
- stimulated
- stirred
- swayed
- swung
- triggered
- waved
Antonyms for fanned
- calmed
- soothed
- subdued
Meanings of fanned
- verb
- To blow air on (something) by means of a fan (hand-held, mechanical or electrical) or otherwise.
- To slap (a behind, especially).
- (usually to fan out) To move or spread in multiple directions from one point, in the shape of a hand-held fan.
- To dispel by waving a hand-held fan.
- To perform a maneuver that involves flicking the top rear of an old-style gun.
- (metaphoric) To invigorate, like flames when fanned.
- To winnow grain.
Example Sentences
- She fanned herself with a magazine to stay cool in the heat.
- The flames were quickly fanned by the strong wind, spreading the fire.
- His excitement was clearly fanned by the enthusiastic crowd.
- The campfire was carefully fanned to keep the embers glowing.
- The rumor was fanned by gossip, leading to widespread speculation.
On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to fanned, such as: aroused, calmed, encouraged, enflamed, flicked, flickered, flitted.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- passional
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- provoked
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- religious
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- saccharine
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- stimulated
- stirred
- stirring
- sugary
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