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adjective

as in trilling

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verb

present participle of warble
as in quavering
to sing with the alternation of two musical tones the skylark warbled prettily outside our window

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Recent Examples of warbling
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warbling
  1. resonant
  2. trilling
  3. sonorous
  4. quavering
  5. melodic
  6. dulcet
  7. appealing
  8. pleasant
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
  • 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
Definition of trilling
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
  • Unmoored from tradition and offering only vague, impressionistic lyrics, Granli’s quavering performances on Rosacea become Rorschach tests, ripe for free association with whatever images your psyche can dredge up.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Definition of quavering
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
  • The enchanting woodsy and pastoral backgrounds when the action moves from the residential suburbs to the rural outskirts add to that poignancy, as do the dulcet tones of Randy Newman’s score.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
  • Wishing you a week of dulcet tones, giddy resistance, and a thousand pancakes.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Definition of dulcet
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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