Sough/saʊ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Sensory Imagery Used to describe sounds that create an image of gentle, soothing movement. The leaves soughed softly, painting a serene picture. Pro Tip 2/3Literary Appeal Frequently used in literature to establish a peaceful or eerie mood. In the novel, the night air soughed, adding tension to the scene. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone Can convey a feeling of loneliness or calm in poetry and prose. She listened to the lonely sough of the wind, missing home.