Sough
verb
A soft sound like whispering or rustling.
The wind soughed through the trees.
Often appears as...
- sough gently
- sough in the wind
Usage tips
Literary
noun
The soft sound like a murmur or rustling.
I could hear nothing but the sough of the wind in the pines.
Often appears as...
- sough of wind
- sough of leaves
Usage tips
Literary
verb
A soft sound like whispering or rustling.
The wind soughed through the trees.
Often appears as...
- sough gently
- sough in the wind
Usage tips
Literary
noun
The soft sound like a murmur or rustling.
I could hear nothing but the sough of the wind in the pines.
Often appears as...
- sough of wind
- sough of leaves
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Imagery
Used to describe sounds that create an image of gentle, soothing movement.
The leaves soughed softly, painting a serene picture.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Appeal
Frequently used in literature to establish a peaceful or eerie mood.
In the novel, the night air soughed, adding tension to the scene.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone
Can convey a feeling of loneliness or calm in poetry and prose.
She listened to the lonely sough of the wind, missing home.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Imagery
Used to describe sounds that create an image of gentle, soothing movement.
The leaves soughed softly, painting a serene picture.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Appeal
Frequently used in literature to establish a peaceful or eerie mood.
In the novel, the night air soughed, adding tension to the scene.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone
Can convey a feeling of loneliness or calm in poetry and prose.
She listened to the lonely sough of the wind, missing home.
Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Imagery
Used to describe sounds that create an image of gentle, soothing movement.
The leaves soughed softly, painting a serene picture.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Appeal
Frequently used in literature to establish a peaceful or eerie mood.
In the novel, the night air soughed, adding tension to the scene.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone
Can convey a feeling of loneliness or calm in poetry and prose.
She listened to the lonely sough of the wind, missing home.
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