Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whinnied
verb
/ˈhwin-ē/
Definition
The sound made by a horse, typically a soft, gentle neigh.
Examples
- The horse whinnied softly as it approached its owner.
- As the other horses entered the pasture, they whinnied in greeting.
- She could hear the sound of distant whinnies echoing through the fields.
Meaning
To whinny is to make a noise similar to a soft or gentle neigh, often conveying excitement or a call to another horse.
Synonyms
- neigh
- call
- bray
