murmur

11 synonyms and 2 antonyms for murmur, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A soft, low, indistinct sound.

Synonyms

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grumbling murmuring muttering mussitation murmuration susurration susurrus grumble mutter gnarl croak

A soft, low, indistinct sound.

“A murmur of conversation drifted from the next room.”

grumbling murmuring muttering mussitation murmuration susurration susurrus grumble mutter

Opposites

din silence

To speak in a low, quiet, and hard-to-make-out voice.

“He murmured an apology and left the room.”

gnarl grumble mutter croak

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a murmur of voices murmur softly heart murmur

From Old French murmure, from Latin murmur, an imitative word for a low humming or rumbling sound.

What does “murmur” mean?

The word “murmur” means a soft, low, indistinct sound. In plain terms, a soft, unclear sound, or the act of speaking that way.

How do you pronounce “murmur”?

“Murmur” is pronounced MUR-muh (/ˈmɝ.mɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “murmur” in a sentence?

Here is “murmur” used in a sentence: “A murmur of conversation drifted from the next room.”

What is another word for “murmur”?

Words with a similar meaning to “murmur” include murmuration, susurration and susurrus.

What is the opposite of “murmur”?

The opposite of “murmur” — its antonyms — are din and silence.

What part of speech is “murmur”?

Depending on how it is used, “murmur” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “murmur” come from?

The word “murmur” comes from Latin. From Old French murmure, from Latin murmur, an imitative word for a low humming or rumbling sound.

How many meanings does “murmur” have?

“Murmur” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a soft, low, indistinct sound.

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