wispy, curling; swaying gently; lingering (sound)
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesadjective
wispy, curling upwards; spiraling (of smoke, mist, steam)
literaryOften used to describe the gentle, upward movement of smoke or steam.
In the evening, cooking smoke curls upward from the village.
Wispy steam rises from the hot spring.
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Blue smoke curls from the incense burner, full of Zen.
adjective
slim and pliant; swaying gently (of slender things, like willows, ribbons)
literaryOften used in poetry to depict the graceful, gentle movement of slender objects in the wind.
The weeping willows by the river sway gently in the wind.
Her ribbons sway gracefully, and her dancing is captivating.
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Slender vines twine gently around the bamboo fence.
adjective
lingering, melodious, trailing off (of sound, music, voice)
literaryDescribes sounds that fade away slowly and gracefully, leaving a lasting impression.
The sound of the qin lingers, echoing in the night sky.
The lingering notes of her singing are intoxicating.
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The distant sound of bells drifts over, serene and far-reaching.