muttered
ˈmʌtərd
Definition

Definition of muttered - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

speechspoken in a low unclear voice
  • He gave a muttered response, barely audible.
  • She answered in a muttered tone, hard to understand.
  • His muttered words were lost in the noise.
mumbled murmured whispered
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speak in a low voice, often to oneself
He muttered under his breath during the meeting.

Origin of muttered

German, muttern (to grumble)

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  1. French:murmuré, ...
  2. German:gemurmelt, ...
  3. Italian:sussurrato, ...
  4. Spanish:susurrado, ...
  5. Portuguese:murmurado, ...
  6. Chinese:低声的, ...
  7. Japanese:ぼそぼそとした, ...
  8. Arabic:متمتم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְמֻלְמָל, ...
  10. Russian:пробормотанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пробурмотів, ...
  12. Hindi:बुदबुदाया हुआ, ...
mutter
ˈmʌtər

Definition of mutter - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
low speechtr./intr.speak in a low tone that is barely audibletr./intr.
  • She continued to mutter to herself while working..
mumble murmur whisper
2.
complain quietlytr./intr.complain in a discontented or peevish mannertr./intr.
  • He always mutters about the chores he has to do..
grumble murmur whisper
3.
soundintr.Raremake a low continuous soundintr.Rare
  • The engine muttered softly in the background.
grumble murmur whisper

Noun

1.
communicationquiet complaint or expression of discontent
  • She heard a mutter of disapproval from the back.
grumble murmur whisper
2.
indistinct soundlow continuous sound often without clear speech
  • The mutter of the crowd grew louder.
hum murmur whisper
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dish made with peas and paneer in tomato-based sauce
We ordered mutter paneer at the Indian restaurant.

Origin of mutter

German, muttern (to grumble)

Examples of mutter in a sentence

  • The old man began to mutter as he read the letter.
  • She would mutter under her breath when annoyed.
  • They mutter complaints about the new rules.
  • He muttered to himself while reading.
  • The old man muttered as he walked past.
  • There was a mutter about the unfair decision.

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  1. French:marmonner, murmure, ...
  2. German:murmeln, Gemurmel, ...
  3. Italian:mormorare, mormorio, ...
  4. Spanish:murmurar, murmullo, ...
  5. Portuguese:murmurar, murmúrio, ...
  6. Chinese:低声说话, 低语声, ...
  7. Japanese:つぶやく, つぶやき, ...
  8. Arabic:هَمْهَمَ, تمتمة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְמַלְמֵל, מִלְמוּל, ...
  10. Russian:бормотать, бормотание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бурмотіти, бурмотіння, ...
  12. Hindi:बड़बड़ाना, बड़बड़ाहट, ...
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