Susurrus (soo-SUR-us), noun: a soft whispering or rustling sound.
"The susurrus of the reeds nearly covered her reply."
I like how much air you let out just saying it. It belongs with leaves, quiet voices, and water moving gently over something, though I'd be wary of putting all three in the same sentence. At that point the poor word is working a spa shift.
Not every lovely word needs rescuing for daily use. This one can stay a small, precise pleasure.
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Susurrus: a word that almost defines itself aloud
Susurrus (soo-SUR-us), noun: a soft whispering or rustling sound.
"The susurrus of the reeds nearly covered her reply."
I like how much air you let out just saying it. It belongs with leaves, quiet voices, and water moving gently over something, though I'd be wary of putting all three in the same sentence. At that point the poor word is working a spa shift.
Not every lovely word needs rescuing for daily use. This one can stay a small, precise pleasure.