murmuring

Meanings

• Noun

  A low, continuous sound, such as the sound of water flowing or people whispering.

  - "The sound of the waves murmuring on the shore."
  - "The crowd murmured in approval."
  - "He could hear the murmuring of the wind in the trees."

• Verb

  To speak or mutter in a low, indistinct way.

  - "The children murmured among themselves."
  - "He murmured to himself as he worked."
  - "The audience murmured during the boring speech."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with murmuring
murmuring , storming , warning , burning , yearning , learning , churning,urning , turning

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Homophones

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1. Murmur (en) : A low, continuous sound
   

2. Murmur (en) : To speak or mutter in a low, indistinct way
   

3. Mermet (fr) : A type of fish
   

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Variants

List of all variants of murmuring that leads to same result
murmur , murmured , murmurer , murmurers , murmuring , murmurs

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Forms

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murmurs, murmuringly

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Etymology

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Old English murmurian, from murr 'murmur, sound, noise'; related to German Murmeln 'pebbles' and murmel 'murmur'

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Trivia

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1. Murmuring is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a feeling or emotion, such as a murmuring of dissatisfaction or a murmuring of excitement.

2. In some cultures, murmuring or whispering is considered a sign of respect or reverence, as it is believed to be less disruptive than speaking loudly.

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Related Concepts

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1. Whisper: Both murmuring and whispering are soft sounds used for communication, but murmuring can also refer to the sound itself, while whispering specifically refers to the act of speaking softly.

2. Murmuration: A large gathering of starlings or other birds, where they fly in coordinated swirling patterns, creating a mesmerizing visual display. This behavior is often referred to as a murmuration.

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Culture

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In literature, 'murmuring' is often used to convey a sense of unease or discontent, as in Shakespeare's Macbeth, where the witches' murmurings foreshadow the tragic events to come. In music, murmuring can be found in various genres, such as blues, jazz, and ambient music.

How to Memorize "murmuring"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a calm body of water, such as a lake or a pond. Visualize the gentle ripples and waves creating a soft, continuous sound as they touch the shore. This is the sound of murmuring.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of murmuring with a calming, soothing environment, such as a quiet forest or a peaceful beach.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a soft, flowing sound, like a gentle stream or a whispering breeze.

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