croon — to sing or hum in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental way
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to sing or hum in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental way
Pronunciation (IPA): /kruːn/
Example Sentences
- My dad thinks he's the next Elvis when he croons in the shower every morning.
- The mother would croon gentle melodies to help her baby fall asleep.
- Even my cat seems to croon when she's really happy - it sounds like purring with a tune.
croon
VERB[/kruːn/]
to sing or hum in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental way
The old singer would croon love songs softly into the microphone every night.
He croons a sweet tune under the silver moon
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Croon derives from Middle Low German krūnen, originally meaning 'to cry out or wail in a low tone.' Over time, the sense evolved from harsh, low vocalizations to the modern meaning of singing softly and melodiously, particularly in a sentimental manner.
Breakdown
Middle Low German krūnen (to cry out lowly) is the direct ancestor; the morpheme -en is a verbal infinitive marker. The semantic shift reflects a gradual refinement from guttural sound-making to refined vocal expression.
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📝Examples
“My dad thinks he's the next Elvis when he croons in the shower every morning.”
“The mother would croon gentle melodies to help her baby fall asleep.”
“Even my cat seems to croon when she's really happy - it sounds like purring with a tune.”
“The old radio would croon classic jazz songs late into the night.”
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