Definitions
- Describing a soft and low sound made by a group of people talking quietly. - Referring to the sound of a gentle breeze or a flowing stream. - Talking about a soothing and calming sound that can be comforting.
- Describing a low and indistinct voice used to express dissatisfaction or annoyance. - Referring to speaking under one's breath, often in a secretive or conspiratorial manner. - Talking about a grumbling or complaining tone used to express frustration or disapproval.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve making sounds with the mouth.
- 2Both can be used to describe human speech.
- 3Both can be used to describe sounds that are not loud or clear.
- 4Both can convey emotions or attitudes.
What is the difference?
- 1Tone: Murmuring is often associated with a calm and peaceful tone, while muttering can have a negative or hostile tone.
- 2Volume: Murmuring is typically quieter than muttering.
- 3Purpose: Murmuring can be used to describe a pleasant or soothing sound, while muttering is usually used to describe a negative or unpleasant sound.
- 4Clarity: Murmuring can be used to describe a soft but clear sound, while muttering is often indistinct or mumbled.
- 5Connotation: Murmuring is often associated with positive or neutral connotations, while muttering can have negative or suspicious connotations.
Remember this!
Murmuring and muttering are both words used to describe sounds made by human speech. However, murmuring is often associated with a calm and peaceful tone, while muttering can have a negative or hostile tone. Additionally, murmuring is typically quieter and can be used to describe a pleasant or soothing sound, while muttering is often indistinct and used to describe a negative or unpleasant sound.
