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murmured

UK
/ˈmɜː.məd/
US
/ˈmɝː.mɚd/

Translations

murmuredpast participle
UK
/ˈmɜː.məd/
US
/ˈmɝː.mɚd/
Past-participle adjective derived from the verb “murmur”.
The murmured conversation in the library was barely audible.
La conversation murmurée dans la bibliothèque était à peine audible.
Synonyms
muted
subdued
faint
muttered
sotto voce
whispered
hushed
soft-spoken
low-voiced
murmurous
murmurverb

murmured

Past Simple

murmured
Past Simple
murmured
Past Participle
murmuring
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɜː.mər/
US
/ˈmɝː.mɚ/
She murmured a quick apology before leaving the room.
Elle a murmuré une brève excuse avant de quitter la pièce.
Additional translations
grommelerPour exprimer un mécontentement ou des plaintes de façon sourde.
Synonyms
whisper
mutter
hum
buzz
mumble
grumble

Definitions

murmuredpast participle
Spoken in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
The murmured conversation in the library was barely audible.
murmurverb
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
She murmured a quick apology before leaving the room.
To make a low continuous sound, as of a stream or the wind.
The brook murmured gently as it flowed through the forest.
To express dissatisfaction or complaints in a subdued or indirect way.
The employees murmured about the new company policy during their lunch break.
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