Susurration (Noun)
Meaning 1
Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The indistinct sound of people whispering; "a soft susurrus of conversation".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The susurration of the crowd in the background made it difficult to focus on the speaker.
- As I walked through the garden, I was soothed by the gentle susurration of the leaves rustling in the breeze.
- The susurration of the students' hushed conversations filled the library, creating a sense of quiet studiousness.
- The susurration of the audience's murmurs grew louder as the lights dimmed and the play was about to begin.
- In the stillness of the night, the susurration of crickets provided a calming background hum.