croon

verb
UK: /kruːn/
US: /kruːn/

  1. To sing in a soft, low, and gentle voice.

    1. He likes to croon old songs.
    2. The singer began to croon a romantic ballad under the spotlight.

  2. To hum or murmur in a soft, soothing way, often to oneself or to calm someone.

    1. She would croon to her baby.
    2. The grandmother began to croon softly to soothe the crying child in her arms.

Synonyms

hum warble murmur
croon noun

  1. A soft, low, and gentle style of singing.

    1. His croon was very smooth.
    2. The singer's signature croon captivated audiences for decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "croon" in English means: To sing in a soft, low, and gentle voice., To hum or murmur in a soft, soothing way, often to oneself or to calm someone..

The phonetic transcription of "croon" is /kruːn/ in British English and /kruːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "croon": hum, warble, murmur.

Example usage of "croon": "He likes to croon old songs.". More examples on the page.