low murmur

Frequency: 8.015.5 per million words

a murmur spoken in a deep or quiet tone

murmurADJECTIVE + murmur (noun)

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Examples (10)

  • She answered in a low murmur.
  • A low murmur of approval spread through the crowd.
  • He spoke in a low murmur, almost to himself.
  • The child offered a low murmur of complaint.
  • From the next room, I could hear a low murmur of voices.
  • The audience reacted with a low murmur of surprise.
  • She responded to the question with a barely audible low murmur.
  • There was a low murmur of discontent among the workers.
  • He tried to disguise his fear with a low murmur.
  • The secret was exchanged in a low murmur between the two.