Rustled Meaning in English

word · lemma: rustle

US

ˈɹəsəɫ

RUH-suhl

UK

ɹˈʌsəld

RUH-suhld

Definição

Made a light soft sound like leaves, paper, or fabric moving gently. Also used when someone moves quietly, causing a soft noise.

Uso & Nuances

Most common with natural things like leaves, paper, or clothing. Usually refers to a soft, continuous, or sudden gentle noise—not a loud one. Used in literary or descriptive writing. Can also describe people moving quietly.

• Spanish: crujió - susurró (hojas, papel)
• Portuguese (BR): farfalhou - sussurrou (folhas, papel)
• Portuguese (PT): farpelou - sussurrou (folhas, papel)
• Chinese (Simplified): 沙沙作响
• Chinese (Traditional): 沙沙作響
• Hindi: सरसराया
• Arabic: حفيف
• Bengali: মৃদু খসখস করা - সাড়াসাড়ি শব্দ করা
• Russian: шелестеть - шуршать
• Japanese: カサカサと音を立てる - そよぐ
• Vietnamese: xào xạc - sột soạt
• Korean: 바스락거리다 - 살랑거리다
• Turkish: hışırdamak
• Urdu: سرسراہٹ کرنا
• Indonesian: berdesir - bergemerisik

Frases de Exemplo

The leaves rustled in the wind.

basic

She rustled the papers on her desk.

basic

His jacket rustled as he walked.

basic

I heard something rustled in the bushes last night.

natural

Her dress rustled softly when she moved across the room.

natural

The grass rustled under our feet as we walked through the field.

natural