neighing
word · lemma: neigh
Definition
The loud, high sound that a horse makes. 'Neighing' refers to the act of making this sound.
Usage & Nuances
'Neighing' is almost exclusively used for horses and other equines. It's not used as a synonym for shouting or other animal sounds. Most common in stories, poetry, or when describing a rural or stable environment.
Spanish: relincharPortuguese (BR): relincharPortuguese (PT): relincharChinese (Simplified): 嘶鸣Chinese (Traditional): 嘶鳴Hindi: हिनहिनानाArabic: صَهِيلBengali: হ্রেষাধ্বনিRussian: ржаниеJapanese: いななきVietnamese: tiếng híKorean: 울음소리(말) - 히잉거림Turkish: kişnemeUrdu: ہنہنانا (گھوڑے کی آواز)Indonesian: ringkikan
Example Sentences
The horse was neighing loudly in the barn.
basic
I heard neighing from outside my window.
basic
The little girl imitated the neighing of a horse.
basic
Suddenly, a loud neighing made everyone turn their heads.
natural
The morning air was filled with the sound of horses neighing in the distance.
natural
You could hear the joyful neighing from the horses during the parade.
natural