noun

murmuring

murmuring, muttering, whispering, rumbling

I heard a low murmuring from the next room.

I heard a low murmuring from the next room.

The murmuring of the stream was very peaceful.

The murmuring of the stream was very peaceful.

a murmuring a low, indistinct sound I heard a murmuring in the crowd.

the murmuring of ((sth.)) the low sound made by (sth.) The murmuring of the bees was relaxing.

Synonyms: muttering, whisper, undertone; Antonyms: clamour, yell

Derived from the Latin 'murmurare' (to murmur). It's an onomatopoeic word, mimicking the sound it represents.

Imagine a group of people 'murmuring' in a museum. The repetitive 'mur' sound helps recall the low, continuous noise.

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