croon
/kru:n/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To sing in a soft, low, and gentle voice, often in a sentimental or intimate manner. The singing is typically smooth, quiet, and emotionally expressive.
Usage and Examples
- Verb:
- The mother would croon lullabies to her baby every night.
- The old singer loved to croon classic jazz standards.
- He sat by the window, crooning a sad melody to himself.
Advanced Usage
- "to croon over someone/something": To sing softly and affectionately about or to someone or something.
- The grandfather would croon over his newborn granddaughter.
Variants and Related Words
- Crooner (noun): A singer, typically male, who specializes in singing sentimental songs in a soft, low voice.
- Frank Sinatra was a famous crooner.
Synonyms
- Murmur: To make a low, continuous sound, but less specific to singing.
- Hum: To sing with closed lips, but "croon" often implies more emotional expression and open vocals.
Related Phrases and Idioms
(This word is not commonly used in phrasal verbs or idioms. Its primary use is as a verb as defined above.)