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Meaning of caroled
The primary meaning of the word "caroled" is to sing, especially in a joyful or festive manner, typically in a group.
Etymology of caroled
The word "carol" originates from the Old French word "carole", which referred to a circular dance, and is derived from the Latin word "chorus", meaning a group of singers or dancers.
The word has been used in English since the 13th century to describe a type of song or hymn, and has evolved to include the meaning of singing or celebrating in a joyful or festive manner.
Synonyms
sang
crooned
trilled
warbled
chirped
tweeted
hummed
whistled
yodeled
vocalized
harmonized
melodied
chorused
hymned
psalmodied
intoned
cantilled
caroled
gurgled
bubbled
babbled
prattled
chattered
chirruped
cheeped
peeped
piped
quavered
trilled
quipped
quivered
tinkled
jingled
clinked
clanked
clinked
rattled
clattered
clapped
tapped
clicked
clacked
tootled
tooted
blew
blared
brayed
blatted
bellowed
bawled
yelled
yelped
shrieked
screamed
screeched
wailed
howled
ululated
whooped
hollered
halloed
hooted
Definitions
- The past tense of the verb "carol", which means to sing, especially in a joyful or festive manner, typically in a group.
- * To sing Christmas carols or other festive songs, often in a group or procession.
Usage Examples
- The choir caroled in the town square on Christmas Eve.
- * The family caroled together around the piano on holiday mornings.
- * The group of friends caroled at the nursing home, bringing joy to the residents.
Antonyms
was silent
remained quiet
stayed still
kept mum
held tongue
refrained
abstained
desisted
stopped
ceased
halted
discontinued
suspended
postponed
delayed
put off
shelved
tabled
laid off
let up
eased off
relaxed
rested
reposed
slumbered
dozed
snoozed
snored
slept
hibernated
vegetated
idled
loafed
lounged
lolled
dawdled
tarried
lingered
loitered
procrastinated