murmuring
word · lemma: murmur
Definition
A soft, low sound made by people speaking quietly or by something moving gently. It can refer to people quietly talking or the soft noise of things like wind or water.
Usage & Nuances
Often describes background noise or a group of people talking quietly. Common with words like 'wind', 'voices', or 'river'. More poetic or descriptive; don't use for normal speaking volume. 'Murmuring' can also be used figuratively for gentle sounds in nature.
Example Sentences
I could hear murmuring in the next room.
basic
The wind was murmuring through the trees.
basic
She was murmuring softly to her baby.
basic
There was a constant murmuring in the café as people chatted quietly.
natural
A murmuring crowd waited outside the door, anxious to get inside.
natural
He walked along the river, listening to the murmuring water.
natural