murmuring meaning and definition

MURMURING noun

Definition of murmuring (noun)

1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
   • synonyms: murmur, murmuration, mussitation, mutter, muttering
2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
   • synonyms: grumble, grumbling, murmur, mutter, muttering

MURMURING adjective

Definition of murmuring (adjective)

1. making a low continuous indistinct sound
   • "like murmuring waves"; "susurrant voices"
   • synonyms: susurrant, whispering