patter lightly

Frequency: 7.80.9 per million words

Similar to gently, emphasizing the lack of force or weight in the sound.

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Examples (10)

  • Rain started to patter lightly on the roof of the tent.
  • I could hear the rain patter lightly against the window pane.
  • Tiny feet pattered lightly across the wooden attic floor.
  • The autumn leaves patter lightly on the pavement as they fall.
  • She listened to the water patter lightly into the bucket.
  • The puppy's paws pattered lightly down the hallway.
  • A few drops of rain started to patter lightly on the dry soil.
  • Can you hear the sound as the hailstones patter lightly against the glass?
  • The child's footsteps pattered lightly as he ran to his mother.
  • Rain continued to patter lightly throughout the peaceful night.