The wind gently rustled the leaves of the tree.

Meaning: This means the wind was causing the leaves to make a soft, swishing sound.

Choice of Words: Gently is an adverb that describes the way the wind was blowing. Rustled is a verb that describes the sound that the leaves made as they moved in the wind. When you put them together, "Gently rustled" means that the wind was blowing softly and causing the leaves to make a soft, rustling sound.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The wind blew gently and the leaves rustled.
• The leaves rustled softly as the wind gently blew.
• Leaves rustled gently as the wind whispered through the trees.
• Wind rustled leaves gently in trees.
• The wind rustled the leaves gently in the breeze.
• Wind rustled leaves gently.
• The leaves rustled gently in the autumn wind.
• Wind rustled leaves trees gently.
• Leaves rustled gently in the wind.
• Wind rustled leaves in trees gently.