to purr
Third Person
purrs
Present Participle
purring
Past Tense
purred
Past Participle
purred
1
to talk in a low, soft voice, particularly to express contentment or to convey seductive charm
- When she confessed her feelings for him, her voice trembled with emotion, soft and purring with vulnerability.
- As the soothing melody played on the guitar, the musician's voice seemed to purr with emotion.
- As they lounged by the fireplace, he regaled her with stories from his travels, his voice purring with passion for adventure.
- In the dimly lit room, she purred seductively as she asked him to join her for a nightcap.
2
(of cats) to make a prolonged low sound as a sign of content
- After receiving a gentle stroke, the cat began to purr softly.
- As she curled up in her favorite spot by the window, the tabby cat started to purr.
- Whenever he scratched behind her ears, the calico cat would purr loudly.
- Despite the rainy weather outside, the cat lay on the couch, purring contentedly as she dozed off to sleep.
- The kitten nestled against its mother's side, purring gently as it nursed, comforted by her presence.
Synonyms:
3
(of a mechanical device) to function or move smoothly and quietly
- As the car cruised along the highway, the engine purred softly, a testament to its well-maintained condition.
- After the mechanic repaired the faulty components, the motorcycle engine began to purr smoothly.
- With regular maintenance, the air conditioning unit purred quietly.
- The sewing machine hummed and purred as it stitched fabric together
- The espresso machine purred as it brewed the perfect cup of coffee.