croon

/kɹˈuːn/

/ˈkɹun/

[verb]

to croon

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to sing in a soft, gentle, and melodious manner, often with a sentimental or romantic tone

Examples

1. And in the atrium of the Hyatt Regency, the orchestra crooned jazz tunes from the hotel's popular tea dance.

2. And I crooned over him in appreciation of his generosity.

3. Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson and Ariana Grande are among the stars crooning holiday classics during the 81st annual Manhattan tree-lighting extravaganza.

4. The first episode of Star Trek: Picard opens to the music of Irving Berlin, as Bing Crosby croons the lyrics to "Blue Skies."