purred

Made cat sounds

Purred is the past tense of purr, the low vibrating sound a contented cat makes.

The sound transfers to anything similarly soft and steady: The engine purred to life.

When people purr, they speak in a low, smooth, often seductive tone: She purred her approval.

cat

feline

Of or like cats

fur · paws · tail · tabby · Siamese · Persian · Bengal · Ragdoll · Maine Coon · Manx

vocalization

hummed

Sang with closed lips

murmured · crooned · trilled · droned · buzzed · resonated · soft · low · steady · rhythmic

contentment

satisfied

Having enough, wanting nothing

  • pleasedFeeling satisfaction or joy
  • happyFeeling pleasure or contentment
  • blissfulExtremely serene and joyful

cozy · comfortable · snug · drowsy · relaxed · warm · sleepy · peaceful · serene · content

engine

idled

Operated without load

throttle · revved · smooth · steady · tuned · sleek · sports car · luxury · growled · cylinder

seduction

sultry

Hot, humid, or alluring

murmured · cooed · suggestive · flirtatious · intimate · alluring · breathy · coquettish · teasing · enticing

Opposites
vocal quality/tone

purredscreamed

Uttered a piercing cry

yelled · shrieked · growled · hissed · screeched

emotional state expressed

purredhissed

Made sharp whispered sound

growled · snarled · spat · raged · whimpered

Family

purr, purring, purrs

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G