murmuring

Definitions

A low, continuous, indistinct sound, often produced by people speaking in a hushed tone.

A soft, low, or indistinct utterance or sound, such as that made by wind, water, or a distant crowd.

The act of complaining or grumbling in a low, private, or discontented manner.

Examples

The students were murmuring amongst themselves while the teacher handed out the exam papers.

I could hear the soft murmuring of the stream as I walked through the quiet forest.

Synonyms

muttering whispering mumbling purring rumbling sighing babbling

Antonyms

shouting yelling screaming roaring bellowing vociferating clamoring