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Murmured: meaning, definitions and examples

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murmured

 

[ ˈmɜːrmərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

quiet speech

To murmur means to speak in a low, soft voice that is often difficult to hear. It can convey feelings of intimacy, secrecy, or affection. This term is frequently used to describe soft talk, often when one is too shy or embarrassed to speak loudly.

Synonyms

grumbled, mumbled, muttered, whispered

Examples of usage

  • She murmured a few words of encouragement.
  • He murmured his love for her in the quiet of the night.
  • The audience murmured in appreciation after the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "murmured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 murmurou

🇮🇳 फुसफुसाया

🇩🇪 murmelte

🇮🇩 berbisik

🇺🇦 прошептав

🇵🇱 szepnął

🇯🇵 ささやいた

🇫🇷 murmuré

🇪🇸 murmuró

🇹🇷 fısıldadı

🇰🇷 속삭였다

🇸🇦 همس

🇨🇿 zašeptal

🇸🇰 zašepkal

🇨🇳 低语了

🇸🇮 zašepetal

🇮🇸 murmraði

🇰🇿 сыбырлады

🇬🇪 ბაგაბარით თქვა

🇦🇿 mırıltı ilə dedi

🇲🇽 murmuró

Etymology

The word 'murmured' originates from the Latin word 'murmurare', which means 'to murmur' or 'to grumble'. This Latin term is a frequentative form of 'mur', meaning 'to murmur'. The transition to Middle English came through the Old French 'murmurer', retaining its general sense of expressing dissatisfaction or soft speech. The concept behind murmuring often relates to expressing thoughts quietly or in a subdued manner, reflecting emotional states such as concern or affection. Over centuries, 'murmured' has maintained this essential meaning, showcasing how language evolves while preserving core elements of its origins. Today, it’s not only used in literature and spoken language but also conveys nuanced emotions in various contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,871 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.