Definitions
- Describing the soft, gentle sounds made by doves or pigeons. - Referring to the soothing and affectionate sounds made by a person to a baby or pet. - Talking about the murmuring sounds made by a group of people in agreement or appreciation.
- Describing the low, indistinct sounds made by a group of people talking quietly. - Referring to the soft, continuous sound of a stream or river. - Talking about the quiet, mumbled sounds made by a person who is discontent or unhappy.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making soft, gentle sounds.
- 2Both can be used to describe sounds made by animals or people.
- 3Both can have a soothing or calming effect.
- 4Both are associated with quiet or low volume.
- 5Both can convey a sense of intimacy or closeness.
What is the difference?
- 1Source: Cooing is typically associated with birds or humans making affectionate sounds to babies or pets, while murmuring is more often used to describe the sounds of people talking quietly.
- 2Tone: Cooing has a more positive and affectionate connotation, while murmuring can have a negative or discontented tone.
- 3Volume: Cooing is generally softer and quieter than murmuring.
- 4Duration: Murmuring implies a continuous or ongoing sound, while cooing can be more sporadic or intermittent.
- 5Context: Cooing is more commonly used in the context of affection or love, while murmuring can be used in a wider range of contexts, including nature and discontent.
Remember this!
Cooing and murmuring both describe soft, gentle sounds, but they differ in their source, tone, volume, duration, and context. Cooing is often associated with birds or humans making affectionate sounds to babies or pets, while murmuring is more often used to describe the sounds of people talking quietly. Cooing has a more positive and affectionate connotation, while murmuring can have a negative or discontented tone.
