Definition

Describing a sound that is soft, low, and not very clear, similar to a whisper or a gentle murmur.

Example

The murmurous sound of the stream created a peaceful atmosphere in the garden.

Conversation

Did you hear that murmurous sound outside last night?

Yeah, it was really soothing, almost like a gentle stream.

I thought it was nice too, perfect for falling asleep.

Definitely! I love when the night is filled with those murmurous sounds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Murmurous → It is formed from "murmur" (from Latin "murmurare", meaning to murmur or mutter) and "-ous" (meaning full of). The word "murmurous" describes something that is full of murmurs or soft sounds.

Memory Tip

Think of the soft sounds of murmuring — 'murmur' means to mutter, and '-ous' means full of, so murmurous refers to being full of soft, murmuring sounds.

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