murmuring Definition

murmur
noun

1. A quiet, continuous sound, eg of running water or low voices.
2. Anything said in a low, indistinct voice.
3. A complaint, especially a subdued, muttering one.
4. medicine.
In auscultation: an abnormal rustling sound made by the heart, often indicating the presence of disease. Also called heart murmur.

verb murmured, murmuring

tr & intr
1. To speak (words) softly and indistinctly.

Thesaurus: mumble, mutter, whisper, drone, grumble, hum.
intr
2. To complain or grumble, especially in a subdued, muttering way.

Derivative: murmuring
noun, adj

Derivative: murmuringly
adverb

Derivative: murmurous
adj

Etymology: 14c: from French murmurer to murmur, from Latin murmurare, from murmur a rumbling noise.