Thrum
verb
To make a continuous humming or ringing sound.
The bees began to thrum as they hovered around the flowers.
Often appears as...
- thrum along
- thrum with excitement
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A continuous rhythmic sound or vibration.
The thrum of the engines filled the hangar.
Often appears as...
- deep thrum
- steady thrum
Usage tips
Formal
General
verb
To make a continuous humming or ringing sound.
The bees began to thrum as they hovered around the flowers.
Often appears as...
- thrum along
- thrum with excitement
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A continuous rhythmic sound or vibration.
The thrum of the engines filled the hangar.
Often appears as...
- deep thrum
- steady thrum
Usage tips
Formal
General
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Sound
Understanding 'thrum' as a sound connects it to various environments, such as nature or music.
In a quiet room, the thrum of the city can be heard outside.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Resonance
Using 'thrum' to convey feelings can enhance the imagery in writing.
The thrum of her heartbeat matched the tension in the air.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Device
'Thrum' often appears in poetry to evoke moods or atmospheres.
The forest thrum alive with hidden creatures.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Sound
Understanding 'thrum' as a sound connects it to various environments, such as nature or music.
In a quiet room, the thrum of the city can be heard outside.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Resonance
Using 'thrum' to convey feelings can enhance the imagery in writing.
The thrum of her heartbeat matched the tension in the air.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Device
'Thrum' often appears in poetry to evoke moods or atmospheres.
The forest thrum alive with hidden creatures.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Sound
Understanding 'thrum' as a sound connects it to various environments, such as nature or music.
In a quiet room, the thrum of the city can be heard outside.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Resonance
Using 'thrum' to convey feelings can enhance the imagery in writing.
The thrum of her heartbeat matched the tension in the air.
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Device
'Thrum' often appears in poetry to evoke moods or atmospheres.
The forest thrum alive with hidden creatures.
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