chaunting
/tʃɔːntɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of chaunt: the act of singing or reciting in a monotonous, rhythmic tone.
- She spent the afternoon chaunting softly to herself while working.
- The monks were chaunting the morning psalms when the sun rose.
- The sound of chaunting echoed through the ancient temple.
- Present participle of chaunt: the act of saying or repeating something loudly and rhythmically as a group.
- Fans were chaunting the team's anthem before the game even started.
- The crowd kept chaunting the same demand until the mayor responded.
- The children were chaunting a silly rhyme during recess.
Synonyms
noun
- The activity or sound of rhythmic singing or reciting.
- The chaunting grew louder as the ceremony reached its peak.
- He was lulled to sleep by the gentle chaunting from the next room.
- The chaunting of the choir created a peaceful atmosphere.
- The activity of shouting rhythmic phrases as a group.
- The teacher asked the students to stop their chaunting and focus.
- The chaunting of the protesters could be heard from blocks away.
- The constant chaunting at the stadium gave the players energy.
adjective
- Characterized by or involving rhythmic, repetitive singing or speaking.
- The chaunting voices of the pilgrims filled the valley.
- The chaunting crowd moved slowly through the streets.
- A chaunting rhythm guided the dancers through the ritual.