SUSURRUS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

susurrus

noun

Definition of susurrus

as in whisper

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Recent Examples of susurrus Dread creeps in; the ear instinctively fastens on anything, whether fire-hiss or bird call or susurrus of leaves, that will save it from this unknown emptiness. — The Economist, 17 May 2018 Literature, in his view, was a susurrus of stifled screams, a missive from the netherworld of the collective imaginary. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 The shallow lagoon lends itself to taking in the surroundings — a kitesurfer skimming the crystalline surface to my left, a couple finding their balance on paddleboards to my right, and the susurrus of the sea all around. — Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2021 This aura suffuses every aspect of the production, including Lauren Helpern’s stylized woodland set; Isabella Byrd and Matt Frey’s crepuscular lighting and Leah Gelpe’s sound, which abounds in the susurrus of crickets. — Ben Brantley, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2017

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Noun

Test your knowledge of cruise controversies, wedding whispers and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Sleep in peace with this tower fan, which is whisper-quiet at 25 decibels.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of whisper

Noun

Loud talking or splashing can disturb other bathers, so just slip into the water and keep your conversations to a murmur.

— Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
As Ghana pushed for an equalizing goal, the cheers of the Colombia faithful reverted to a nervous murmur.

— Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Definition of murmur

Noun

And from the wings, the usual supportive assaults from the media, a medley of mudslinging, a susurration of sneers and jibes about the clothing, the smile, the look.

— Gerard Baker, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2020
Standing directly underneath, their susurrations combine the sounds of flags snapping in a strong breeze and the whirr of a rumbling ice cream maker on this cold day.

— Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2020

Definition of susurration

Noun

For example, the mirror behavior, the sigh before putting on a swimsuit, or the comment about not being able to eat something because of their diet.

— Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Some families already are taking discrimination cases elsewhere For many, though, the response to the announcement was a sigh of resignation.

— Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of sigh

Noun

The film almost completely drops any and all scientific babble from the book in favor of character development, action sequences, and emotional gut punches.

— Matthew Razak, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Read a book and sip tea in front of the central fireplace, swim between the indoor and outdoor sections of the glimmering pool, and soak your aching quads in the hot tubs under the evergreens and aspens while listening to the peaceful babble of Gore Creek.

— Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

Definition of babble

Noun

The Chamber’s work to prevent right-wing nationalists from winning primaries feels like the last gasp of the country club GOP, before the MAGA movement took over.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

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