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susurrant
adjective
Making a whispering or rustling sound; characterized by soft, murmuring sounds.
Rare - Uncommon, specialized vocabulary
Etymology
From Latin susurrant- meaning "whispering," present participle of susurrare (to whisper, murmur), an imitative word.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The susurrant leaves created a peaceful atmosphere."
- 2.
"She spoke in susurrant tones that barely carried across the room."
- 3.
"The susurrant brook flowed through the meadow."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
whisperingrustlingmurmuringsighingsoft
Related Words
quiethushedgentlesoothing
Fun Fact
The word itself seems to whisper - the repeated 's' sounds create an onomatopoeic effect that mimics the gentle sounds it describes. This is called phonaesthetics.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (S, U, S, U, R, R, A, N, T)
Scrabble Value: 9 points
Tip: Words ending in "NT" are often good scoring opportunities.
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