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- [mur-mer]
- /ˈmɜr mər/
- /ˈmɜː.mər/
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- [mur-mer]
- /ˈmɜr mər/
Definitions of murmuring word
- noun murmuring a low, continuous sound, as of a brook, the wind, or trees, or of low, indistinct voices. 1
- noun murmuring a mumbled or private expression of discontent. 1
- noun murmuring Also called heart murmur. Medicine/Medical. an abnormal sound heard on listening to the heart, usually through a stethoscope, produced by the blood passing through deformed cardiac valves. in some persons a similar sound heard when blood passes through normal valves. 1
- noun murmuring Phonetics. a voice quality in which vibration of the vocal cords is accompanied by the escape of a great deal of air, as in the (h) of ahead; breathy voice. 1
- verb without object murmuring to make a low or indistinct sound, especially continuously. 1
- verb without object murmuring to speak in a low tone or indistinctly. 1
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Origin of murmuring
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; (v.) Middle English murmuren < Latin murmurāre; (noun) Middle English < Latin
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Parts of speech for Murmuring
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
murmuring popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
murmuring usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for murmuring
adverb murmuring
- inaudibly — not audible; incapable of being heard.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- soundless — unfathomable; very deep.
- faintly — lacking brightness, vividness, clearness, loudness, strength, etc.: a faint light; a faint color; a faint sound.
- tacitly — understood without being openly expressed; implied: tacit approval.
adjective murmuring
- rustling — to make a succession of slight, soft sounds, as of parts rubbing gently one on another, as leaves, silks, or papers.
- tranquil — free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm: a tranquil country place.
- complaining — to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
- swishing — to move with or make a sibilant sound, as a slender rod cutting sharply through the air or as small waves washing on the shore.
- non-excitable — easily excited: Prima donnas had the reputation of being excitable and temperamental.
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