inaudibly
Inaudibly (adverb) means In a way that cannot be heard, or is too quiet to hear clearly. Example: “She muttered something inaudibly under her breath.”
How to use inaudibly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo quietly that no one can make out what's being said.
Word forms
more inaudibly comparative, most inaudibly superlative
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She muttered something _____ under her breath.
Etymology
From inaudible plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
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Rhymes for inaudibly
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What does “inaudibly” mean?
The word “inaudibly” means in a way that cannot be heard, or is too quiet to hear clearly. In plain terms, so quietly that no one can make out what's being said.
How do you use “inaudibly” in a sentence?
Here is “inaudibly” used in a sentence: “She muttered something inaudibly under her breath.”
What is the opposite of “inaudibly”?
The opposite of “inaudibly” — its antonyms — are audibly, loudly and vocally.
What part of speech is “inaudibly”?
“Inaudibly” is an adverb.