Croon
[kruːn] or [krun]
Definition
(v. i.) To make a continuous hollow moan, as cattle do when in pain.
(v. i.) To hum or sing in a low tone; to murmur softly.
(v. t.) To sing in a low tone, as if to one's self; to hum.
(v. t.) To soothe by singing softly.
(n.) A low, continued moan; a murmur.
(n.) A low singing; a plain, artless melody.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
v. a. Hum, sing softly, sing in a low tone.
n. [1]. Murmur, moan.[2]. Simple melody.
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Definition
v.t. (Scot.) to utter a low monotonous inarticulate sound like a baby: to sing or hum in an undertone.—n. Croon′ing a low murmuring sound.
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Examples
- Beautiful, beautiful,' she crooned over him. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- And then, out of a full throat, she crooned 'Kiss me! D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Winifred made a strange crooning noise of unaccountable excitement. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- I was surprised into crooning this ditty as I pushed her over the floor. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
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