What does soughing mean?
Soughing means present participle and gerund of sough.
Soughing
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of sough.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of sough
- A rushing, rustling sound.
Example Sentences
So she sat, looking at the rain, listening to the many noiseless noises of it, and to the strange soughings of wind in upper branches, when there seemed to be no wind.
From the mallee and kurrajong trees came a rowdy chatter of parakeets, while queer soughing of air-currents came from the valley top.
“To drown out the soughing of the wind through the treetops old King Hrethel tried to sing to himself.”
Synonyms for soughing
Antonyms for soughing
Related Words
Word Forms
- soughings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for soughing?
Common synonyms include soft, murmurous, susurrous, rustling.
What is the opposite of soughing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use soughing in a sentence?
So she sat, looking at the rain, listening to the many noiseless noises of it, and to the strange soughings of wind in upper branches, when there seemed to be no wind.
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