Pronunciation: /səˈsərəs/

Definitions of susurrus

noun a soft murmuring or rustling sound

Example Sentences

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

A2 She could hear the susurrus of voices in the distance.

B1 The susurrus of the river flowing by was a soothing sound.

B2 As she sat by the window, she listened to the susurrus of the city below.

C1 The susurrus of the crowd grew louder as the concert began.

C2 The susurrus of the wind through the trees created a peaceful atmosphere.

verb none

Example Sentences

A1 The leaves susurrus in the gentle breeze.

A2 She could hear the susurrus of the river as she walked along its banks.

B1 The susurrus of the crowd grew louder as the concert began.

B2 The susurrus of the wind through the trees was a calming sound.

C1 The susurrus of the waves against the shore was hypnotic.

C2 The susurrus of the distant waterfall could be heard from miles away.

adjective none

Example Sentences

A1 The susurrus sound of the wind through the trees was calming.

A2 She found comfort in the susurrus of the ocean waves.

B1 The susurrus of the crowd grew louder as the concert began.

B2 The susurrus of the leaves rustling in the breeze created a peaceful atmosphere.

C1 The susurrus of the waterfall could be heard from miles away.

C2 The susurrus of the stream flowing over the rocks was a soothing sound to fall asleep to.

adverb none

Example Sentences

A1 The leaves susurrus in the gentle breeze.

A2 She whispered susurrus words of encouragement to her friend.

B1 The susurrus of the river could be heard in the distance.

B2 The susurrus of the crowd grew louder as the concert began.

C1 The susurrus of the wind through the trees created a peaceful atmosphere.

C2 The susurrus of the waves against the shore was a soothing sound.

pronoun none

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a soft susurrus of leaves rustling in the wind.

A2 The susurrus of the river could be heard in the distance.

B1 The susurrus of the crowd grew louder as the concert started.

B2 She found comfort in the gentle susurrus of the waves on the beach.

C1 The susurrus of the forest enveloped her in a sense of peace and tranquility.

C2 The susurrus of the wind through the trees was a soothing sound on the hike.

preposition none

Example Sentences

A1 The susurrus of the wind in the trees was calming.

A2 She could barely hear the susurrus of the conversation from across the room.

B1 The susurrus of the river could be heard as they hiked through the forest.

B2 The susurrus of the leaves rustling in the breeze filled the air.

C1 The susurrus of the crowd grew louder as the concert began.

C2 The susurrus of the waves crashing against the shore was a soothing sound.

conjunction none

Example Sentences

A1 The susurrus of the wind in the trees made me feel calm.

A2 I could hear the susurrus of voices in the distance as I walked through the park.

B1 The susurrus of the river flowing by was a soothing sound to fall asleep to.

B2 As the sun set, the susurrus of the waves crashing against the shore created a peaceful atmosphere.

C1 The susurrus of the crowd grew louder as the concert began.

C2 She found comfort in the susurrus of the leaves rustling in the breeze during her morning meditation.

interjection none

Example Sentences

A1 Susurrus! It's so quiet in the library.

A2 Susurrus, can you hear the wind rustling through the trees?

B1 Susurrus of the leaves in the gentle breeze made for a peaceful afternoon.

B2 The susurrus of the stream flowing by was a soothing sound as we hiked through the forest.

C1 The susurrus of the crowd grew louder as the concert was about to begin.

C2 I closed my eyes and listened to the susurrus of the waves crashing against the shore, feeling completely at peace.

article none

Example Sentences

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

A2 As she walked through the forest, she could hear the susurrus of the trees.

B1 The susurrus of the crowd grew louder as the concert began.

B2 The susurrus of the river flowing by was a soothing sound in the background.

C1 The susurrus of the waves against the shore created a peaceful atmosphere.

C2 The susurrus of the wind through the grass was a constant presence in the open field.

Examples of susurrus in a Sentence

formal The susurrus of the wind through the trees created a calming atmosphere in the garden.

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

slang The susurrus of gossip around the office is starting to get annoying.

figurative The susurrus of memories whispered in her mind, bringing back a flood of emotions.

Grammatical Forms of susurrus

past tense

susurrused

plural

susurruses

comparative

more susurrus

superlative

most susurrus

present tense

susurrus

future tense

will susurrus

perfect tense

have susurrused

continuous tense

is susurrusing

singular

susurrus

positive degree

susurrus

infinitive

to susurrus

gerund

susurrusing

participle

susurrused

Origin and Evolution of susurrus

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'susurrus' comes from Latin, specifically from the verb 'susurrare' meaning 'to hum or murmur.'
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a soft murmuring or rustling sound, 'susurrus' has evolved to also convey a sense of whispering or murmuring in a hushed tone.