Definitions
- Describing a low, continuous sound like distant thunder or the sound of a stomach growling. - Referring to the noise produced by a vehicle or machinery. - Talking about a deep, resonant voice or sound.
- Describing a low, continuous sound like a low-pitched growl or murmur. - Referring to complaining or expressing dissatisfaction in a low, muttering voice. - Talking about the sound produced by thunder or a stomach growling.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe low, continuous sounds.
- 2Both can refer to the sound produced by thunder or a stomach growling.
- 3Both can be used as verbs or nouns.
- 4Both can be used to describe negative emotions or feelings.
What is the difference?
- 1Sound quality: Rumbling is deeper and more resonant than grumbling, which is more of a low-pitched growl or murmur.
- 2Source: Rumbling is often associated with the sound produced by vehicles or machinery, while grumbling is more commonly used to describe complaining or expressing dissatisfaction.
- 3Intensity: Grumbling can be more intense and expressive of negative emotions than rumbling.
- 4Physical sensation: Rumbling can also refer to the physical sensation of a stomach growling, while grumbling does not have this connotation.
- 5Connotation: Rumbling can have a neutral or positive connotation, while grumbling is generally associated with negativity or dissatisfaction.
Remember this!
Rumbling and grumbling are both words that describe low, continuous sounds. However, rumbling is typically associated with the sound produced by vehicles or machinery, while grumbling is more commonly used to describe complaining or expressing dissatisfaction. Additionally, rumbling has a deeper and more resonant sound quality, while grumbling is more of a low-pitched growl or murmur.
