Drifting leaves: meaning, definitions and examples

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drifting leaves

 

[ ˈdrɪftɪŋ liːvz ]

Context #1

autumn weather

Leaves that are falling or being blown around aimlessly due to the wind, typically associated with the autumn season.

Synonyms

blowing leaves, falling leaves

Examples of usage

  • The drifting leaves created a beautiful carpet of colors on the ground.
  • I love the sound of drifting leaves rustling in the wind.
Context #2

poetic imagery

Symbolic representation of transience and change, often used in poetry to evoke themes of impermanence and passing time.

Synonyms

fluttering leaves, swirling leaves

Examples of usage

  • The poet used drifting leaves as a metaphor for the fleeting nature of life.
  • The image of drifting leaves carried a sense of melancholy in the poem.

Translations

Translations of the word "drifting leaves" in other languages:

🇵🇹 folhas à deriva

🇮🇳 बहती पत्तियाँ

🇩🇪 treibende Blätter

🇮🇩 daun yang melayang

🇺🇦 дрейфуюче листя

🇵🇱 unoszące się liście

🇯🇵 漂う葉

🇫🇷 feuilles à la dérive

🇪🇸 hojas a la deriva

🇹🇷 sürüklenen yapraklar

🇰🇷 떠도는 잎

🇸🇦 أوراق متطايرة

🇨🇿 plovoucí listy

🇸🇰 plávajúce listy

🇨🇳 漂浮的叶子

🇸🇮 plavajoči listi

🇮🇸 reki lauf

🇰🇿 қалқып жүрген жапырақтар

🇬🇪 მოვარდნილი ფოთლები

🇦🇿 üzən yarpaqlar

🇲🇽 hojas a la deriva

Word origin

The concept of drifting leaves has been a recurring motif in literature and art, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life and the passage of time. From ancient poetry to modern works, the image of leaves floating or being carried by the wind has captivated the imagination of writers and artists worldwide. It serves as a poignant reminder of the transient beauty of nature and the inevitability of change.