faint rumble

Frequency: 6.57.3 per million words

describes a rumbling sound that is quiet and difficult to hear

rumbleADJECTIVE + RUMBLE

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faint

Examples (10)

  • We heard a faint rumble of thunder in the distance.
  • The old engine produced a faint rumble as it started.
  • There was a faint rumble from the stomach of the sleeping giant.
  • A faint rumble indicated that the storm was approaching.
  • She could just make out a faint rumble beneath the floorboards.
  • The only sound was a faint rumble of distant traffic.
  • As the earthquake began, a faint rumble was felt.
  • The cat's purr was so soft it was almost a faint rumble.
  • He listened for any faint rumble that might signal an approaching vehicle.
  • The ground gave a faint rumble, barely noticeable.