Branches swayed, leaves rustled.

Meaning: The branches of the tree moved gently, and the leaves made a rustling sound.

Choice of Words: Swayed means to move gently back and forth. Rustled describes the sound of leaves moving together. These words create a vivid image of the tree's movement in the wind.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Wind blew, leaves rustled, branches swayed.
• Wind rustled leaves on branches.
• The wind rustled the leaves on the branches.
• Wind rustled leaves on tree branches.
• Wind rustled leaves, branches.
• Wind rustled leaves on the branches.
• Wind blew leaves rustled branches.
• Wind rustled leaves on tree's branches.
• Breeze rustled leaves nearby branches.
• Leaves twirled, branches swayed, birdsong filled air.