Vocabulary Entry

muttering

|verb • noun

verb

to speak in a low, indistinct manner, often in a complaining or discontented tone.

Example Sentences

"She was muttering under her breath during the meeting."

"He muttered something about the unfairness of the situation."

"The old man was muttering as he walked down the street."

noun

Example Sentences

"His muttering was barely audible over the noise of the crowd."

"There was a muttering among the audience as they waited for the show to start."

"The muttering of the protesters could be heard from blocks away."