murmuring Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
    muttering; mutter; murmuration; murmur; mussitation.
  2. noun a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
    grumbling; grumble; muttering; mutter; murmur.
  3. verb speak softly or indistinctly
    murmur.
    • She murmured softly to the baby in her arms
  4. verb make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
    grumble; gnarl; mutter; murmur; croak.
    • she grumbles when she feels overworked
  5. adjective satellite making a low continuous indistinct sound
    whispering; susurrant.
    • like murmuring waves
    • susurrant voices

WordNet


Mur"mur*ing adjective & noun
Definitions
  1. Uttering murmurs; making low sounds; complaining. -- Mur"mur*ing*ly, adv.

Webster 1913