noun
murmuring
Murmuring (noun) means a continuous soft, low sound, or quiet complaining. Example: “There was a murmuring of discontent among the staff after the announcement.”
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A continuous soft, low sound, or quiet complaining.
"There was a murmuring of discontent among the staff after the announcement."
How to use murmuring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishQuiet, ongoing muttering — either background noise or grumbling complaints.
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- Plural
- murmurings
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There was a _____ of discontent among the staff after the announcement.
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What does “murmuring” mean?
The word “murmuring” means a continuous soft, low sound, or quiet complaining. In plain terms, quiet, ongoing muttering — either background noise or grumbling complaints.
How do you use “murmuring” in a sentence?
Here is “murmuring” used in a sentence: “There was a murmuring of discontent among the staff after the announcement.”
What part of speech is “murmuring”?
“Murmuring” is a noun.
What is the meaning of murmuring?
"murmuring" (noun) means a continuous soft, low sound, or quiet complaining.
