Muttered Meaning in English
word · lemma: mutter
Definition
To speak in a low, quiet voice that is difficult to hear, often because you are annoyed or not wanting others to hear.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and used in stories or conversation. Common with feelings like annoyance or shyness. Collocates often with 'under his breath', 'angrily', or 'to himself'. Not just 'speaking quietly', but with a sense of secrecy or irritation.
Spanish: murmuró - murmurabaPortuguese (BR): murmurouPortuguese (PT): murmurouChinese (Simplified): 低声嘀咕Chinese (Traditional): 低聲嘀咕Hindi: बड़बड़ायाArabic: تمتمBengali: বড়িতে বলেছিল - গুঞ্জরিত করেছিল - ফিসফিস করেছিল (অসন্তুষ্টি সহ)Russian: бормотал - пробормоталJapanese: つぶやいた - 小声で言ったVietnamese: lầm bầm - thì thầm (bực tức)Korean: 중얼거렸다Turkish: mırıldandıUrdu: بڑبڑایاIndonesian: menggerutu - bergumam (kesal)
Example Sentences
He muttered something under his breath.
basic
She muttered an apology and walked away.
basic
The man muttered angrily at the noise.
basic
I barely heard what she muttered as she left the room.
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He muttered to himself all through the meeting.
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"This is ridiculous," she muttered under her breath.
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