nightgale

/ˈnaɪtɡeɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small bird of the thrush family, especially the common nightingale, which has a distinctive song.

“The melodic song of the nightgale filled the evening air.”

2. noun

A lullaby or a soothing melody.

“The gentle nightgale of the baby’s lullaby helped her fall asleep.”

Synonyms

  • lullaby
  • nightingale

Antonyms

  • cacophony
  • discordant