purr

• Ein leises, tiefes, kontinuierliches Schnurren, das eine zufriedene Katze hervorbringt und oft Wohlbehagen oder Entspannung ausdrückt.

A low, continuous, vibrating sound made by a contented cat, often indicating pleasure or relaxation.

1. Cat's soundA1formal

   A low, continuous, vibrating sound made by a cat, typically when it is content or relaxed.

   Schnurren

   • The cat's purr was so soothing that I fell asleep.
   • I could hear a soft purr coming from the basket.
   • Her cat greeted her with a gentle purr.

   Synonymehummurmurthrum

• Verb, das das leise, tiefe, kontinuierliche Schnurren einer zufriedenen Katze beschreibt; analog auch für ein ähnliches Geräusch bei Motoren oder Menschen verwendet.

A verb used to describe the soft, low, continuous sound made by a contented cat, or by extension, a similar sound made by an engine or person.

1. Make a soft, low soundA2formal

   To produce a soft, low, continuous sound, often associated with contentment or pleasure, especially by a cat.

   Schnurren

   • The cat began to purr loudly when I stroked its back.
   • She could hear the kitten purring softly in her lap.
   • He purred with satisfaction after a good meal.

   Synonymebuzzdronehummurmurwhir

   Antonymehowlroarscreamscreechyelp

2. Speak in a soft, soothing toneB2informal

   To speak in a low, soft, and often seductive or soothing voice.

   Schnurren

   • She purred sweet nothings into his ear.
   • He purred his thanks to the audience.
   • The singer purred the lyrics of the love song.

   Synonymecoocroonhummurmurwhisper

   Antonymebellowroarscreamshoutsnarlyell