soft hiss
Frequency: 6.16.7 per million words
describes a gentle and quiet hissing sound
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Examples (10)
- A soft hiss escaped the old radiator.
- She heard a soft hiss from the kitchen, signaling the kettle was boiling.
- The snake's soft hiss was barely audible in the quiet room.
- There was a soft hiss as the air slowly leaked from the tire.
- He let out a soft hiss of pain when he bumped his knee.
- The closing door made a soft hiss, indicating a good seal.
- From the darkness, a soft hiss seemed to warn them away.
- A soft hiss of steam rose from the freshly brewed coffee.
- The cat gave a soft hiss when the dog got too close.
- We noticed a soft hiss coming from the gas pipeline.