Definitions
- Describing a soft and low voice when speaking to someone intimately. - Referring to the sound of a gentle breeze or a stream flowing. - Talking about a quiet conversation in a public place.
- Describing a low and indistinct voice when speaking in anger or frustration. - Referring to the sound of a person grumbling or complaining under their breath. - Talking about a conversation that is difficult to hear or understand.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a low volume of speech.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a conversation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a sound.
What is the difference?
- 1Tone: Murmured has a softer and more intimate tone, while muttered has a harsher and more negative tone.
- 2Emotion: Murmured is often associated with positive emotions such as love or comfort, while muttered is often associated with negative emotions such as anger or frustration.
- 3Clarity: Murmured implies clear and distinct speech, while muttered implies unclear and indistinct speech.
- 4Volume: Murmured is typically quieter than muttered.
- 5Connotation: Murmured has a positive connotation, while muttered has a negative connotation.
Remember this!
Murmured and muttered are synonyms that both describe a low volume of speech. However, the difference between the two is their tone, emotion, clarity, volume, and connotation. Murmured is associated with positive emotions and clear speech, while muttered is associated with negative emotions and unclear speech.
