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soughed

 

[ sษ‘สŠd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sound effect

To soughed means to make a soft, murmuring, or rustling sound, often associated with the movement of wind or air through trees or other objects. It can evoke feelings of calmness or the natural world, frequently used in literary contexts.

Synonyms

murmur, rustle, whisper

Examples of usage

  • The leaves soughed gently in the breeze.
  • He could hear the distant southing of the ocean waves.
  • As the wind soughed through the pines, she felt at peace.

Translations

Translations of the word "soughed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sussurrou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเคธเคฐเคพเคนเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rauschen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berdesir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆัƒะผั–ะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szeptaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ–ใ‚ใ‚ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท murmurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ susurrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑsฤฑldadฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์‚ญ์ด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ู…ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกumฤ›l

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกumel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝŽ่ฏญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกepetati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvรญsla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะฑะดั‹ั€ะปะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ— แƒฌแƒแƒกแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fฤฑsฤฑldamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ susurrar

Etymology

The term 'soughed' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sลซgan', which means 'to sigh' or 'to breathe'. This etymological root is linked to sounds of nature and the gentle movements associated with it. Over centuries, the verb evolved in use, often reflecting the subtle noise made by both living organisms and inanimate objects. The transition to its modern form can be traced through various dialects and regional uses, often embodying a close relationship between language and the environment. By the time the word cemented its place in the English lexicon, it had adopted metaphoric meanings as well, drawing connections between human emotions and natural sounds. In literary works, especially within poetry and prose focusing on nature, 'soughed' serves to vividly depict serenity and the soothing aspects of the natural world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,804, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.