Meaning of the word droning in English
What does droning mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
droning
US /ˈdroʊ.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈdrəʊ.nɪŋ/
Adjective
1.
making a continuous low humming sound
Example:
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The droning sound of the cicadas filled the summer air.
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I could hear the distant, droning hum of an airplane.
2.
speaking in a dull, monotonous tone
Example:
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The professor's droning lecture put half the class to sleep.
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His voice had a low, droning quality that was hard to listen to for long.