purring
ˈpɜːrɪŋ
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Definition of purring - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
soundmaking a low continuous vibratory sound
  • The purring engine lulled her to sleep.
buzzing humming
2.
emotionexpressing contentment or satisfaction
  • She had a purring smile after the compliment.
pleased satisfied

Noun

1.
animalsvibrating sound made by a cat when happy
  • The purring of the kitten was very soothing.
2.
soft noiselow vibrating sound like a cat's purr
  • The purring of the engine filled the garage.
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Origin of purring

English, purr (soft sound) + -ing (gerund suffix)

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cats
indicate pleasure by purring like a cat

Examples of purring in a sentence

  • He fell asleep to the purring of the boat's motor.
  • Her purring voice soothed the anxious crowd.
  • The cat lay on the windowsill, purring with satisfaction.
  • Her purring filled the room as he scratched behind her ears.
  • The vet listened to the cat's purring and smiled.
  • The purring from the cat on my lap made me sleepy.

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  1. French:ronronnant, ronronnement, ...
  2. German:schnurrend, Schnurren, ...
  3. Italian:ronzante, fusa, ...
  4. Spanish:ronroneante, ronroneo, ...
  5. Portuguese:ronronante, ronronar, ...
  6. Chinese:低沉振动声的, 呼噜声, ...
  7. Japanese:ゴロゴロ音を立てる, 猫のゴロゴロという音, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخَرْخِر, خَرْخَرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְגַרְגֵּר, גִּרְגוּר, ...
  10. Russian:мурлыкающий, мурлыканье, ...
  11. Ukrainian:муркотливий, муркотіння, ...
  12. Hindi:गुनगुनाता, बिल्ली की गुर्रगुराहट, ...
purr
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Definition of purr - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
animalsintr.make a low vibrating sound when contentintr.
  • The cat purrs loudly when petted.
hum vibrate
2.
engineintr.make a low consistent rumbling soundintr.
  • The car engine purrs smoothly on the highway.
hum whirr
3.
communicationtr./intr.speak in a soft, gentle voicetr./intr.
  • She purred a sweet lullaby to the baby.
coo murmur whisper

Noun

1.
animalsoft, continuous, vibrating sound made by a cat
  • The cat's purr was soothing as it sat on my lap..
hum murmur
2.
soundthroaty sound of pleasure by a person
  • She spoke with a purr in her voice.
hum murmur
3.
mechanicslow consistent rumble of an engine
  • The car's purr indicated it was running smoothly.
hum murmur thrum
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Origin of purr

Imitative, sound of a cat's purr

Examples of purr in a sentence

  • He could hear the tiger purr from a distance.
  • The boat's engine purrs as it glides through the water.
  • The generator purrs quietly in the background.
  • He purred his approval softly.
  • The kitten purred contentedly in her lap.
  • I could hear the purr of the cat from across the room.

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  1. French:ronronner, ronronnement, ...
  2. German:schnurren, Schnurren, ...
  3. Italian:fare le fusa, fusa, ...
  4. Spanish:ronronear, ronroneo, ...
  5. Portuguese:ronronar, ronco, ...
  6. Chinese:发出呼噜声, 咕噜声, ...
  7. Japanese:ゴロゴロと鳴る, ゴロゴロ, ...
  8. Arabic:خَرْخَرَ, خَرْخَرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְגַרְגֵּר, גִּרְגּוּר, ...
  10. Russian:мурлыкать, мурлыканье, ...
  11. Ukrainian:муркотіти, муркотіння, ...
  12. Hindi:घरघराना, गुरगुराहट, ...

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