Droning: meaning, definitions and examples
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droning
[ หdroสnษชล ]
monotonous sound
Droning refers to making a low, continuous humming or buzzing sound. This sound is often repetitive and can be found in various contexts, such as in machinery or nature. The term can also describe a person speaking in a dull, monotonous tone that may cause listeners to lose interest. It implies a sense of incomprehensibility or lack of variation in speech or sound.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bees were droning around the flowers.
- He was droning on about his weekend.
- The engine droned steadily as the car drove down the road.
Translations
Translations of the word "droning" in other languages:
๐ต๐น zumbido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Summen
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengungan
๐บ๐ฆ ะถัะถะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ brzฤczenie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใณ้ณ
๐ซ๐ท bourdonnement
๐ช๐ธ zumbido
๐น๐ท vฤฑzฤฑldama
๐ฐ๐ท ์์๊ฑฐ๋ฆผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุทููู
๐จ๐ฟ bzuฤenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ bzuฤanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅกๅกๅฃฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ brnenje
๐ฎ๐ธ sรบgandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััััะปะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vฤฑzฤฑltฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ zumbido
Etymology
The term 'droning' originates from the Old English word 'drฤn,' which referred to a drone, or male bee, known for its low, buzzing sound. Over time, the term evolved to encapsulate not just the sound made by bees, but any prolonged or monotonous noise. The figurative sense of the word, referring to dull or tedious speech, likely emerged in the early 20th century as public speaking styles changed and became more dynamic. In various contexts, droning has been associated with mechanical noises, such as those produced by engines or electronic devices, suggesting a sense of uneventfulness or repetition. Throughout its history, droning has captured the essence of sounds that blend into the background, often becoming a source of annoyance or distraction.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,711, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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