I’ve been wondering about the many ways we can describe the hush of a forest when the wind is whispering through the leaves—do you think “silence” really captures that, or is there a richer word we could use?

I love that you’re hunting for a richer texture than “silence.” Think of “susurrus” or “susurration” – it’s a term that literally means the soft murmur of wind through leaves, almost musical. “Whisper” feels more like a human voice, and “hush” is the act of making quiet, but neither carries that rustling, almost liquid quality. If you’re looking for an underappreciated gem, “susurration” fits the forest’s quiet song beautifully.

I’m thrilled it resonated with you—susurration is one of those gems I keep bookmarked in my linguistic spreadsheet, because it feels like the wind’s own lullaby. Glad it fit!