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Meaning of whinnied
The primary meaning of the word "whinnied" is to make a high-pitched sound, typically like a horse.
Etymology of whinnied
The word "whinnied" has its roots in the Old English word "hnigan" or "hnygan", which means to neigh.
The term has been used since the 15th century to describe the sound made by horses.
Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the word have evolved, but its core meaning has remained consistent.
Synonyms
neighed
brayed
snorted
whined
whimpered
let out a sound
emitted a noise
made a noise
uttered a sound
vocalized
bleated
lowed
mooed
oinked
grunted
growled
yelped
yowled
howled
barked
meowed
chirped
cheeped
peeped
cackled
clucked
honked
quacked
tweeted
warbled
trilled
squeaked
squealed
shrilled
blared
blasted
bellowed
roared
Definitions
- The word "whinnied" is defined by Oxford Languages as the past tense of the verb "whinny", which means to make a high-pitched sound, typically like a horse.
- * It can also refer to the sound made by a horse, typically a high-pitched neigh.
Usage Examples
- The horse whinnied loudly as it saw its owner approaching.
- * The sound of the horse whinnying echoed through the stable.
- * As the rider approached, the horse whinnied softly in recognition.
Antonyms
was silent
remained quiet
kept still
stayed mute
held its breath
remained speechless
kept mum
stayed hushed
remained noiseless
stayed soundless
kept quiet
remained tranquil
stayed calm
kept peaceful
remained serene
stayed composed
kept still
remained frozen
stayed immobile
kept motionless