Susurration

Pronunciation: /sʊˌzəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of susurration

noun the act of whispering or murmuring

Example Sentences

A1 The susurration of the leaves in the wind was calming.

A2 She could hear the susurration of the crowd as she approached the stage.

B1 The susurration of the river could be heard from the campsite.

B2 The susurration of the trees created a peaceful atmosphere in the forest.

C1 The susurration of the waves against the shore was a constant sound at the beach.

C2 The susurration of the wind through the grass was a soothing sound on the hillside.

Examples of susurration in a Sentence

formal The susurration of the leaves in the wind created a peaceful atmosphere in the garden.

informal I love falling asleep to the susurration of the ocean waves outside my window.

slang The susurration of the crowd at the concert was so loud, it was lit!

figurative The susurration of rumors spreading through the office was causing quite a stir.

Grammatical Forms of susurration

• past tense: susurrated
• plural: susurrations
• comparative: more susurrative
• superlative: most susurrative
• present tense: susurrates
• future tense: will susurrate
• perfect tense: has susurrated
• continuous tense: is susurrating
• singular: susurration
• positive degree: susurrative
• infinitive: to susurrate
• gerund: susurrating
• participle: susurrating

Origin and Evolution of susurration

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'susurration' comes from the Latin word 'susurratio', which means a whispering or murmuring sound.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a soft murmuring sound, 'susurration' has evolved to also represent the rustling of leaves or the gentle sound of wind. It is often used in literature to create a sense of tranquility or mystery.