Warble: meaning, definitions and examples

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warble

[ ˈwɔː.bəl ]

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bird singing

To sing with trills, runs, or other melodic embellishments, as a bird.

Synonyms

sing, trill, twitter

Examples of usage

The birds warbled in the trees.
She warbled a beautiful melody.

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voice modulation

To sing or whistle with trills, quavers, or melodic embellishments in a relaxed, typically high-pitched way.

Synonyms

sing, trill, twitter

Examples of usage

She warbled her favorite song in the shower.
He warbled a tune as he worked.

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music

A melodious trilling sound made by some birds.

Synonyms

song, trill, twitter

Examples of usage

The warble of the nightingale filled the forest.
The warble of the canary was pleasant to hear.

Translations

Translations of the word "warble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cantar

🇮🇳 गाना

🇩🇪 zwitschern

🇮🇩 bernyanyi

🇺🇦 співати

🇵🇱 śpiewać

🇯🇵 さえずる

🇫🇷 gazouiller

🇪🇸 cantar

🇹🇷 şarkı söylemek

🇰🇷 노래하다

🇸🇦 يغني

🇨🇿 zpívat

🇸🇰 spievať

🇨🇳 鸣叫

🇸🇮 peti

🇮🇸 syngja

🇰🇿 ән айту

🇬🇪 მღერის

🇦🇿 mahnı oxumaq

🇲🇽 cantar

Word origin

The word 'warble' originated in the late Middle English period and comes from the Old French word 'werbler' which means 'to trill or warble'. It has been used to describe the melodious sounds made by birds and later extended to describe human vocalizations with melodic embellishments. Over time, 'warble' has become synonymous with singing in a melodious and embellished manner.