murmuring
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4.7
- adjective
- /ˈmɜrmərɪŋ/
- The murmuring river soothed her as she walked along its banks.
Examples
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In the forest, a murmuring wind passed gently through the tall trees.
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He heard murmuring voices in the quiet library, barely above a whisper.
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The murmuring stream was soothing.
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I could hear the murmuring of the crowd.
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He heard murmuring voices in the quiet library, barely above a whisper.
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The murmuring river soothed her as she walked along its banks.
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In the forest, a murmuring wind passed gently through the tall trees.
Synonyms
84
4.2
To speak in a low, quiet voice, often to complain or say something softly
79
2.5
To make a low, deep, continuous sound
77
1.1
To make a low steady sound like a bee
42
1.0
Make a low steady sound like a machine
14
5.8
To make a long low steady sound
9
3.0
Making a low, soft continuous sound like wind or water
6
3.7
To make a long low sound like distant thunder
3
4.2
Make a soft bubbling sound as water moves over stones
2
4.2
A soft quiet sound that moves through things like wind in grass
1
9.9
A soft, low sighing sound made by wind or water
1
9.9
To make a soft whispering or rustling sound like leaves
1
9.9
A soft rustling sound that wind makes in trees or leaves
1
9.9
A soft whispering sound that continues quietly
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Etymology
Murmuring comes from the Latin word murmur, which copies the soft, repeating sound 'murmur' and shares this root with the English murmur. So, if something is murmuring, it is making a low, ongoing sound like soft voices or a gentle river.