warbler

• Nom désignant un petit oiseau chanteur actif, ou un chanteur qui orne son chant de vocalises.

A noun referring to a small, active songbird, or a singer who adds embellishments to a song.

1. B2formal

   A small, active, often brightly colored songbird, typically found in wooded areas.

   Paruline

   • A warbler sang from the top of the oak tree.
   • We spotted a yellow warbler in the garden this morning.
   • The forest was filled with the songs of various warblers.

2. Singer with embellishmentsC1informal

   A singer, especially one who adds decorative runs, trills, or other embellishments to their performance.

   Chanteur orné

   • The opera warbler captivated the audience with her intricate vocal runs.
   • He's known as a warbler, always adding extra notes to the melody.
   • The jazz warbler improvised beautifully over the standard tune.

   Synonymescoloratura