Collocations with "murmur"

14 collocations found

murmur softly

to say something in a low, quiet voice

softly7.0
murmur absently

To say something in a low, quiet voice without real thought.

absently6.5
sadly murmur

to say something in a low, quiet, and indistinct voice that expresses sadness.

sadly6.0
a murmur of disapproval

a low, quiet sound of many people speaking disapprovingly

disapproval5.8
apologetically murmur

to say something quietly in a way that shows you are sorry

apologetically5.5
murmur an apology

to say an apology in a low, soft voice

apology5.5
murmur soothingly

to say something in a low, soft voice that is calming

soothingly5.5
murmur thoughtfully

to say something in a low, considered voice

thoughtfully5.5
huskily murmur

to murmur in a low, rough voice

huskily5.2
murmur sleepily

To say something in a soft, low voice, often expressing a gentle emotion while tired.

sleepily4.8
murmur sarcastically

to say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice sarcastically

sarcastically4.6
murmur aloud

To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice that is nevertheless audible.

aloud4.5
murmur drily

to say something in a low, quiet voice in a dry manner

drily4.5
murmur wryly

To say something in a low, quiet voice that is ironically humorous or mocking.

wryly4.0