Droned: meaning, definitions and examples

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droned

 

[ droʊnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound production

The term 'droned' refers to producing a continuous, low, monotonous sound, often likened to that of a drone. It can be used to describe a sound made by machinery, musical instruments, or even vocalizations. When a person droned, it typically implies a lack of variation in pitch or tone, leading to an almost hypnotic effect. This form of sound can be soothing but also tedious if prolonged, as it tends to lack the dynamic range of other types of sounds.

Synonyms

buzz, buzzed, hummed, murmured

Examples of usage

  • The teacher droned on about the history lesson.
  • The bees droned softly as they moved from flower to flower.
  • He droned his favorite tune while working in the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "droned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dronado

🇮🇳 ड्रोन किया गया

🇩🇪 gedröhnt

🇮🇩 dihumkan

🇺🇦 дронований

🇵🇱 wzdychany

🇯🇵 ドローンされた

🇫🇷 dronné

🇪🇸 dronado

🇹🇷 drone edilmiş

🇰🇷 드론된

🇸🇦 مُسَجَّل

🇨🇿 dronovaný

🇸🇰 drónovaný

🇨🇳 无人机化

🇸🇮 droniran

🇮🇸 drónuð

🇰🇿 дрондалған

🇬🇪 დრონირებული

🇦🇿 dronlanmış

🇲🇽 dronado

Word origin

The word 'droned' derives from the Old English term 'drān' meaning 'male bee,' which in turn comes from the Proto-Germanic '*drōnin' meaning 'to make a buzzing sound.' The concept of buzzing or humming has cultural significance in many societies, often used to describe sounds that are repetitive and monotonous. As language evolved, so did the use of the term to encompass not just the sound made by bees but also any continuous low sound. By the 16th century, the use of the word expanded into musical contexts, where it described low, continuous tones, particularly in reference to musical instruments like bagpipes or the sustained base of choral music. Today, 'droned' carries both literal and figurative meanings, encompassing a wide range of contexts including monotous speech or music.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,785 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.