Soughing: meaning, definitions and examples

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soughing

 

[ หˆsสŒfษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

nature sound

Soughing refers to the soft, rustling sound made by the wind or the gentle murmuring of water, creating an atmospheric effect often associated with nature. It conveys a sense of calm and serenity, typically in wooded areas or near bodies of water.

Synonyms

murmuring, rustling, whispering

Examples of usage

  • The soughing of the leaves filled the air as the breeze passed through the trees.
  • I sat by the river, listening to the soughing of the water.
  • In the evening, the soughing wind created a soothing backdrop for my thoughts.

Translations

Translations of the word "soughing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น susurro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเคธเคฐเคพเคนเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rauschen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ desiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szum

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ•ใ–ใ‚ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท murmure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ susurro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑsฤฑldama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์‚ญ์ž„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ู…ุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกumฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกumenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™ๆฒ™ๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกumenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบkk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆัƒะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤฑrฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ susurro

Etymology

The term 'soughing' has its origins in the early 17th century, derived from the Scots verb 'sough', which means to make a soft murmuring or rustling sound. This word is thought to be imitative, reflecting the sounds of the wind or water, akin to the English words 'sough' or 'soughing' used to describe gentle natural sounds. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass various soft sounds produced in nature, highlighting its onomatopoeic qualities. The connection to nature evokes imagery of serene environments, which has contributed to its continued relevance in literature and poetry. Soughing has maintained a niche presence in the English language, often employed in descriptive passages to enhance the sensory experience of a scene.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,226, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.