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purring

/ˈpɜː.rɪŋ/

/ˈpɜr.ɪŋ/

purringnoun

Translations

мурлыканье

The cat's purring was very soothing.

Мурлыканье кошки было очень успокаивающим.

Definitions

The soft, continuous, vibrating sound made by a cat when it is content.

The cat's purring was a soothing sound as it lay curled up on the sofa.

Synonyms

purringgerund / present participle

/ˈpɜː.rɪŋ/

/ˈpɝː.rɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that emits a low, continuous, vibrating sound.

Definitions

Emitting or characterized by a low, continuous, vibrating sound similar to a cat’s purr.

She rested her head against the purring engine.

purrverb

purring

Gerund

purred

Past Simple

purred

Past Participle

purring

Gerund

/pɜː/

/pɜr/

Translations

мурлыкать

The cat began to purr as soon as I started petting it.

Кошка начала мурлыкать, как только я начал её гладить.

Additional translations

урчать

Definitions

To make a low, continuous, vibrating sound, typically made by a cat when content.

The cat began to purr softly as it curled up on my lap.

To speak in a soft, low, and soothing voice.

She purred her approval as she listened to the music.

Of an engine, machine, or similar device: to run smoothly with a quiet, steady hum.

The well-tuned motorcycle purred as it cruised down the highway.

Synonyms

purrnoun

Definitions

A low, continuous, vibrating sound made by a cat, typically expressing contentment.

The cat's purr was soothing as it curled up on my lap.

A soft, continuous, low sound produced by an engine, machine, or person that resembles the sound made by a contented cat.

The gentle purr of the sports car could barely be heard from inside the house.

purrinterjection

Definitions

Used to represent the sound of a cat purring.

"Purr!" went the kitten as it rubbed against his leg.