cooing (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /kuː/
Definition
To make a soft, murmuring sound, characteristic of doves or pigeons, or a similar gentle sound made by a person, often expressing pleasure or affection.
Examples
The pigeons cooed softly from the rooftop, enjoying the morning sun.
She began to coo at the newborn baby, her voice full of tenderness.
He heard the gentle cooing of his girlfriend as she played with their new puppy.
How to Use cooing
- coo at (prepositional phrase)
- To make soft sounds directed towards someone or something, often a baby or pet. — "She would often coo at her baby, making gentle, loving sounds."
- coo over (prepositional phrase)
- To express admiration or affection for something with soft, murmuring sounds. — "The grandparents cooed over the photos of their new grandchild."
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