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Definition of trillingnext
as in warbling

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verb

present participle of trill
as in quavering
to sing with the alternation of two musical tones a bluebird trilled outside our window

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Recent Examples of trilling
Verb
Rock Harbor to Daisy Farm Campground This trail almost entirely follows the coast for 7 miles, with a soundtrack of lapping waves, trilling loons, and the occasional outboard motor. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026 In a now-viral clip, Carpenter overheard someone from the crowd trilling during her set for Weekend 1 and asked if the audience member was yodeling. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026 Sounds of loud trilling shouts after silent hunts, and singing. — Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025 The blast furnace of volcanoes has fallen silent, replaced by birdsong trilling from the branches and echoing through a garden of exotic stone. — Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Expect to marvel at saddles blanketed in blueberries and multi-hued wildflowers, marmots trilling their warnings, ibex perched on rocky spines, and neon critters that wiggle and hop underfoot. — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trilling
  1. warbling
  2. quavering
  3. resonant
  4. chanting
  5. sonorous
  6. melodic
  7. appealing
  8. pleasant
Adjective
  • Nine’s creaking, warbling cadence makes for a Thug/Carti hybrid that’s distinct but still close enough to be familiar and palatable.
    — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The song may be six minutes long, but the circuitous lope of his acoustic-guitar strum and low throb of his warbling feel eternal, like the type of tune Sisyphus might have hummed to keep himself company.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of warbling
Verb
  • Tiny Silver was a birdlike woman, either very young or very old, quavering.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • Softly so as not to drown out the quavering notes, the congregation put words to the melody.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026
Definition of quavering
Adjective
  • The wedding processional began with the majestic, resonant tones of the historic church organ, setting a reverent and grand atmosphere.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • Bianca and Heather deeply understand today’s audiences and have shown their ability to drive engagement with innovative and resonant campaigns.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of resonant
Verb
  • There are also videos of the Argentine team chanting in the dressing room.
    — Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026
  • People started singing, chanting, and cheering together on the street while standing in the rain.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Definition of chanting
Adjective
  • Assuming the role of a human clapper, Holzinger struck its lip again and again, sending a sonorous peal across the Biennale grounds.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
  • In addition to his film, TV and theater work, Yun has also narrated a ton of Korean documentaries over the years thanks to his sonorous voice.
    — Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Definition of sonorous
Adjective
  • Back when Pitchfork could make or break bands, the website championed the London outfit, propelling the unlikely quintet from dorky purveyors of melodic dance songs to champions of the painfully cool.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 21 July 2026
  • The double bass became both the heartbeat and the guide of jazz, supporting the ensemble while adding its own rhythmic and melodic voice.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
Definition of melodic
Adjective
  • Long paragraphs jammed to the edges of the form won’t be visually appealing.
    — Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 25 July 2026
  • Francisco Lindor is one of the most exciting and appealing players in the history of the New York Mets.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • Counting businesses is easy, the count has been going up, and a rising number is a pleasant thing to publicize.
    — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • While the town itself is quite pleasant, Lake Tahoe is the crown jewel.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Definition of pleasant

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