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droning

 

[ หˆdroสŠnษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

buzzing, hum, monotone

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น zumbido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‚เค‚เคœเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Summen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถัƒะถะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brzฤ™czenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒผใƒณ้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bourdonnement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zumbido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vฤฑzฤฑldama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ™์œ™๊ฑฐ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทู†ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bzuฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bzuฤanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—กๅ—กๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brnenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบgandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ั€ั‹ะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ–แƒฃแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vฤฑzฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ zumbido

Word origin

The term 'droning' originates from the Old English word 'drฤn,' 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.