sung

¹ American  

[suhng] / sʌŋ /

verb

1. a simple past tense and past participle of sing.

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Sung ² American  

[soong] / sʊŋ /

Also Song

noun

1. a dynasty in China, a.d. 960–1279, characterized by a high level of achievement in painting, ceramics, and philosophy: overthrown by the Mongols.

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sung ¹ British  

/ sʌŋ /

verb

1. the past participle of sing

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adjective

1. produced by singing

   a sung syllable

Sung ² British  

/ sʊŋ /

noun

1. an imperial dynasty of China (960–1279 _ad ), notable for its art, literature, and philosophy

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Other Word Forms

• half-sung adjective
• well-sung adjective

Example Sentences

It’s the mixed blessing of still being close to where you’re from, yet sung with a wisp of yearning.

From Los Angeles Times

He said traditional hymns will be sung by the church's Filipino community.

From BBC

The closing night of the book tour also featured a special performance from Oscar Hartland, known for playing Neil the baby, who sung Blackbird by The Beatles from the show's final episode.

From BBC

Traditional Latin prayers sung by men have a heavy, chant-like ominousness; the two female angels who appear in the visions convey an urgent, slightly dissonant ecstasy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some inmates told visitors they could hear the national anthem and hymns sung by families who have held vigils nearby for the past two nights.

From Barron's

Related Words

• articulate
• choral
• operatic
• verbal