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:
The droning sound of the cicadas filled the summer air.
I could hear the distant, droning hum of an airplane.
2.

speaking in a dull, monotonous tone

Example:
The professor's droning lecture put half the class to sleep.
His voice had a low, droning quality that was hard to listen to for long.
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