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Definition of murmuring - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
soft soundsoft, indistinct sound made by a person or group
- The murmuring of the crowd grew as the speaker delayed his appearance.
2.
soundcontinuous low sound made by moving water
- The gentle murmuring of the stream was soothing in the quiet forest.
3.
soft protestRare complaint expressed quietlyRare
- There was murmuring among the crowd about the decision.
Adjective
soundmaking a low continuous indistinct sound
- The murmuring brook calmed her nerves.
Origin of murmuring
Latin, murmurare (to murmur)
Terms with murmuring included in their meaning
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sound
low continuous humming or murmuring sound
pigeon sound
make a soft murmuring sound typical of pigeons
sound
continuous murmuring sound
sound
soft murmuring sound expressing pleasure
natural sound
make a continuous murmuring sound
sound
producing a low, continuous murmuring sound
bird sound
soft murmuring sound made by birds
sound
making a soft murmuring sound like a dove
sound
making a continuous murmuring sound
water
flow with a murmuring sound in swirls
nature
flowing with a soft murmuring sound
nature
soft continuous murmuring sound often by wind
nature
make a soft rustling or murmuring sound
soft sound
in a soft murmuring manner
voice
make a soft whispering or murmuring sound
Examples of murmuring in a sentence
A soft murmuring filled the room as people chatted. The murmuring of the brook was barely audible. We fell asleep to the murmuring of the river. Murmuring filled the room after the announcement. There was murmuring in the office about the new policy. The murmuring crowd filled the hall.
A murmuring wind swept through the trees.
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- French:murmure, murmurant, ...
- German:Gemurmel, murmelnd, ...
- Italian:mormorio, mormorante, ...
- Spanish:murmullo, murmurante, ...
- Portuguese:murmúrio, murmurante, ...
- Chinese:低语, 低语的, ...
- Japanese:ささやき, せせらぎの, ...
- Arabic:هَمْهَمَة, هَامِس, ...
- Hebrew:מִלְמוּל, מְמַלְמֵל, ...
- Russian:шепот, шумящий, ...
- Ukrainian:бурмотіння, шепітливий, ...
- Hindi:बड़बड़ाहट, मंद, ...
Definition of murmur - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
quiet complaintcomplain quietly or indistinctly
- They murmured about the new rules.
2.
soundmake a low continuous sound
- The stream murmured gently under the bridge.
Noun
1.
communicationsoft indistinct speech or utterance
- She spoke in a gentle murmur.
2.
soundlow continuous sound like distant voices
- The murmur of the crowd was soothing.
3.
talkcomplaint expressed in a low voice
- He let out a murmur of discontent.
4.
medicalTECH. abnormal heart sound indicating a problemTECH.
- The doctor detected a murmur during the examination.
Expressions with murmur
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in a quiet way without complaining
She accepted the decision without a murmur.
say thank you in a quiet or low voice
She murmured her thanks and left the room.
unusual heart sound indicating possible valve issues
The doctor detected a cardiac murmur during the check-up.
unusual heart sound heard with a stethoscope
The doctor detected a heart murmur during the exam.
vowel sound made with soft voice
The teacher explained the murmur vowel in the lesson.
heart sound during systole indicating abnormal blood flow
The doctor detected a systolic murmur during the examination.
Origin of murmur
Latin, murmurare (to murmur)
Examples of murmur in a sentence
He murmured softly, hoping not to be overheard. The bees murmured around the hive. Leaves murmured in the gentle breeze. A murmur of agreement spread through the crowd. The murmur from the audience indicated confusion. A murmur of agreement spread through the room.
The gentle murmur of the river was calming. A murmur of protest rose from the crowd. She voiced a murmur about the delayed train. A murmur was heard through the stethoscope. His heart murmur required further tests.
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- French:murmurer, murmure, ...
- German:murren, Gemurmel, ...
- Italian:mormorare, mormorio, ...
- Spanish:murmurar, murmullo, ...
- Portuguese:murmurar, murmúrio, ...
- Chinese:小声抱怨, 低语, ...
- Japanese:つぶやく, つぶやき, ...
- Arabic:تَمْتَمَ, هَمْس, ...
- Hebrew:רִטֵּן בְּשֶׁקֶט, מִלְמוּל, ...
- Russian:роптать, шёпот, ...
- Ukrainian:тихо скаржитися, шепіт, ...
- Hindi:शिकायत करना, बड़बड़ाहट, ...
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