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Meaning of murmured
The primary meaning of "murmured" is to say something in a quiet and indistinct way, often expressing a feeling or opinion.
Etymology of murmured
The word "murmured" originates from the Old French word "murmurer," which is derived from the Latin word "murmurare," meaning "to murmur" or "to grumble"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the quiet and often indistinct sounds of nature, such as the sound of running water or the rustling of leaves
Synonyms
Definitions
- To say something in a quiet and indistinct way, often expressing a feeling or opinion
- * To make a low, continuous, and often indistinct sound, like the sound of running water or a crowd of people talking
Usage Examples
- The crowd murmured in agreement as the speaker presented her argument
- * She murmured a soft goodbye as she left the room
- * The sound of the river murmured through the valley
Antonyms
shouted
yelled
screamed
bellowed
roared
boomed
blared
blasted
thundered
deafened
loud
boisterous
raucous
cacophonous
strident
harsh
jarring
grating
discordant
shrill