Synonyms for croon

Most common

sing · hum · coo

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To hum or sing (a song or tune), or to speak (words), softly in a low pitch or in a sentimental manner; specifically, to sing (a popular song) in a low, mellow voice.

Related words

Word family

crooner

Forms

Past participle

crooned
e.g. crooned → hummed, cooed…

Example sentences

• sing You are the kind of guitarist I like to sing with.
• hum I've had enough of the rain and the daily hum-drum.
• coo Don't cry, my coochy coo bunny. Mommy is here.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

hum¹, coo¹

4 letters

sing¹