What is another word for Hearkener?

Pronunciation: [hˈɑːkənə] (IPA)

The word "Hearkener" refers to someone who listens intently or pays close attention to something. There are several synonyms for this word that one can use interchangeably. The first one is "listener," which is a general term for someone who pays attention to something that is being said. Another synonym is "attentive," which describes someone who is focused and alert when listening. "Audience" can also be used to describe a group of hearers. "Eavesdropper" is a negative synonym for hearkener, which describes someone who secretly listens in on conversations. Finally, "earwitness" is another alternative to "hearkener" that emphasizes the act of listening.

What are the hypernyms for Hearkener?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Hearkener

So there lieth Giuki the King, mid steel and the glimmer of gold, As the sound of the feastful Niblungs round his misty house is rolled: But Gunnar is King of the people, and the chief of the Niblung land; A man beloved for his mercy, and his might and his open hand; A glorious king in the battle, a Hearkener at the doom, A singer to sing the sun up from the heart of the midnight gloom.
"The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs"
William Morris

Related words: hearken to me, can you hear me, hearing test, hearing loss

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