how sway

[Dave Paprocki]

The word how in the phrase How do you feel? is used to ask a question. It indicates that the speaker is seeking an answer to a specific question. The word sway is a metaphorical term used to describe the emotional or mental state of someone who is feeling uncertain, vulnerable or exposed. It can be a feeling of being in the grip or influence of something, such as a moody person being swayed by the weather.