psithurism

/sɪˈθɜːrɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The sound of leaves rustling in the wind.

“The park was a perfect place for listening to the soothing psithurism of the trees on a summer day.”

2. noun

The gentle rustling sound made by leaves or fabrics in a breeze.

“The rustling sound of the curtains in the gentle psithurism of the morning was calming.”

Synonyms

  • rustling
  • whispering

Antonyms

  • cacophony