Synonyms for droning

Most common

humming · monotone

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Noun

Antonyms

lilting

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   A dull humming sound.

Forms

Plural

dronings → hummings, monotones…

Example sentences

• humming I've been humming that tune to myself all morning.
• monotone Tom gave the speech in a completely monotone voice.

Popularity over time

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

By length

7 letters

humming²

8 letters

monotone³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (humming² = 2 syllables).