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Full of life, spirit, energy, or movement
“The bustling streets of New York City are humming with energy and excitement twenty-four hours a day.”
Having a strong unpleasant smell
Of, or related to, song or the act of singing
Very active or busy and moving often
Moving in a quivering or pulsating manner
Producing a low, indistinct and continuous sound
Packed or filled tightly
The sound (or act) of making a humming sound, typically through vibration
“The calming humming of the air conditioner helped me fall asleep.”
A low, indistinct continuous whispering sound
A low droning or rumbling sound
Singing, especially as a chant is sung
Present participle for to make a low, steady continuous sound
“The computers hum softly, their murmur subdued beneath the hubbub created by students as they chat.”
Present participle for to sing with closed lips
“Mother would commonly hum or sing while she got ready, and sometimes I would sing along or just listen.”
Present participle for to be in a state of great activity
“Windsor and the surrounding towns hum with great places to eat, drink, and be as merry as a monarch.”
Present participle for to teem, or be overrun or overflowing with
“The cafés hum with diners and drinkers.”
(British, slang) Present participle for to smell unpleasant
“My feet really hum, and my GP told me to soak the soles in potassium permanganate.”
Present participle for to function in an expected or specified manner
Present participle for to make a loud, deep, resonant sound
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