Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: crooning
IPA transcription: [kɹ'unɪŋ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: crooning
    Meaning: the act of singing popular songs in a sentimental manner
  • Synonyms: crooning
    Meaning: singing in a soft low tone; "her crooning soon put the child to sleep"
Usage examples
  • And then Susan sang, in her soft, crooning voice "The maple-leaf, the maple-leaf, the maple-leaf for ever!"
  • In the room an old man bent low over a fire crooning to himself, and Kit, seeing that it was his old master, opened the door, ran in, knelt by him and caught his hand.