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croon

 

[ kruːn ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

singing softly

To sing or hum softly and soothingly, typically in a high-pitched voice.

Synonyms

hum, murmur, sing softly

Examples of usage

  • She would croon lullabies to her baby every night.
  • The singer crooned a romantic ballad to the audience.
  • As she rocked back and forth, she began to croon a familiar tune.
Context #2 | Verb

talking affectionately

To speak in a gentle, loving, or sentimental manner.

Synonyms

coo, murmur, whisper

Examples of usage

  • He would croon sweet nothings into her ear.
  • The grandmother would croon stories of her youth to her grandchildren.
  • The old man would often croon about the good old days.
Context #3 | Noun

a soft singing voice

A soft, gentle singing or humming voice.

Synonyms

humming softly, murmur, singing softly

Examples of usage

  • Her croon was so melodious that it captivated everyone in the room.
  • The singer's croon was perfect for the romantic song.

Translations

Translations of the word "croon" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cantar suavemente

🇮🇳 धीरे-धीरे गाना

🇩🇪 leise singen

🇮🇩 bernyanyi pelan-pelan

🇺🇦 наспівувати

🇵🇱 śpiewać cicho

🇯🇵 静かに歌う

🇫🇷 chanter doucement

🇪🇸 cantar suavemente

🇹🇷 hafifçe şarkı söylemek

🇰🇷 조용히 노래하다

🇸🇦 يغني بهدوء

🇨🇿 tiše zpívat

🇸🇰 ticho spievať

🇨🇳 轻声唱

🇸🇮 tiho peti

🇮🇸 syngja lágt

🇰🇿 жәймен ән айту

🇬🇪 ჩუმად სიმღერა

🇦🇿 yavaşca oxumaq

🇲🇽 cantar suavemente

Etymology

The word 'croon' originated in the late 19th century, possibly as an imitation of the sound made while humming or singing softly. It gained popularity in the early 20th century during the rise of crooners, male singers known for their soft, intimate vocal style. Crooning became associated with romantic ballads and sentimental songs, creating a genre of music that emphasized emotional expression. Today, 'croon' continues to evoke feelings of tenderness and nostalgia in both music and everyday communication.

See also: crooner, crooning.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,844, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.