Nightingale

/ˈnaɪ.tɪŋˌɡeɪl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A nightingale is a small songbird known for its powerful and beautiful song, typically found in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight, filling the air with its enchanting melody.

In literature and poetry, a nightingale often symbolizes beauty and love due to its lovely song.

In Keats' poetry, the nightingale represents the ideal of beauty amid the harsh realities of life.

The term 'nightingale' can also refer to a person who sings melodiously or has a beautiful singing voice.

She was known as the nightingale of the town, captivating audiences with her remarkable vocal talent.

Middle English, from 'night' + 'gale' (a variant of 'gal'), meaning a songbird that sings at night.

nightingale's song

A reference to beautiful or poetic singing.

to sound like a nightingale

To sing or speak with a sweet and melodious tone.

bird

A warm-blooded vertebrate of the class Aves, distinguished by feathers and beaks.

song

A short poem or composition set to music.

melody

A sequence of musical notes that are perceived as a single entity.

To be extremely romantic or poetic.

He was nightingaling all over the place with his love letters.

To sing beautifully or with great skill.

She really knows how to nightingale when she's on stage.