Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cooing
Verb
/kuː/
Definition
The soft, low, murmuring sound made by doves and some other birds or by a person expressing affection.
Examples
- The doves were cooing softly in the tree.
- She was cooing to her baby to soothe him to sleep.
- I heard the gentle cooing of the pigeons outside my window.
Meaning
Cooing refers to the gentle sound that birds like doves make, typically associated with comfort and intimacy. It is often used to describe the tender, affectionate sounds made by people as well, especially when speaking to loved ones or babies.
Synonyms
- Chirp
- Hum
- Warble
- Whisper
