murmurous

adjective

mur·​mur·​ous ˈmər-mə-rəs How to pronounce murmurous (audio)
ˈmərm-rəs
: filled with or characterized by murmurs : low and indistinct
murmurously adverb

Word History

Etymology

murmur entry 1 + -ous

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of murmurous was in 1582

Dictionary Entries Near murmurous

Cite this Entry

“Murmurous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/murmurous. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

murmurous

adjective
mur·​mur·​ous ˈmərm-(ə-)rəs How to pronounce murmurous (audio)
: filled with or characterized by murmurs

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