susurrus

Thân thiện

A soft susurrus of conversation filled the cozy library.

Definition

Noun: A soft, indistinct, whispering or rustling sound; a low, continuous murmur.

Usage

The word "susurrus" is a literary term used to describe a very specific type of quiet, continuous sound. It is often used to create an atmosphere of calm, secrecy, or natural serenity. It is not typically used in everyday conversation but is common in descriptive writing.

Examples

• The only sound in the library was the gentle susurrus of turning pages.
• We fell asleep to the susurrus of the wind through the pine trees.
• A susurrus of excitement passed through the crowd as the celebrity arrived.

Advanced Usage

• "A susurrus of...": This is the most common construction, where the susurrus is the thing creating the soft sound (e.g., leaves, voices, silk).
• It can be used metaphorically to describe a soft, pervasive feeling or idea that seems to whisper through a group.
  • A susurrus of doubt began to spread among the investors.

Variants and Related Words

• Susurrant (adjective): Making a soft whispering or rustling sound.
  • The susurrant leaves.
• Susurration (noun): A synonym for susurrus, meaning a whispering or rustling sound.

Synonyms

• Murmur
• Whisper
• Rustle
• Sough (especially for wind)
• Mutter (can imply discontent)

Antonyms

• Roar
• Clamor
• Din
• Silence

Related Idioms or Phrases

• In a susurrus: Speaking or existing in a hushed, whispering manner.
  • The audience spoke in a susurrus before the performance began.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the indistinct sound of people whispering
   • a soft susurrus of conversation

Từ đồng nghĩa

• susurration