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Meaning of crooned
The primary meaning of the word "crooned" is to sing or speak in a low, soothing voice.
Etymology of crooned
The word "croon" originated in the mid-19th century, likely imitative of the sound of murmuring or humming
It is possibly related to the Old English word "crunian", which means "to murmur" or "to grumble"
Synonyms
hummed
trilled
warbled
sang
murmured
whispered
purred
cooed
chirped
tweeted
quavered
trembled
vibrated
resonated
intoned
recited
chanted
caroled
ululated
yodelled
warbled
gurgled
babbled
bubbled
prattled
cackled
clucked
cheeped
peeped
tweeted
chirruped
chattered
tittered
giggled
snickered
snorted
bleated
lowed
mooed
neighed
whinnied
brayed
heehawed
Definitions
- To sing or speak in a low, soothing voice, typically in a romantic or sentimental manner
- * To make a low, murmuring sound, often in a state of contentment or pleasure
Usage Examples
- The singer crooned a romantic ballad to the audience
- * The mother crooned a lullaby to her baby to help it fall asleep
- * The contented cat crooned softly as it basked in the warm sun
Antonyms
shouted
screamed
yelled
bellowed
roared
bawled
caterwauled
shrieked
shrilled
screeched
wailed
moaned
groaned
grumbled
growled
snarled
rasped
grated
creaked
squeaked
squealed