MURMUROUS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

murmurous

adjective

Definition of murmurous

as in faint

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The concept uses single-photon lidar to detect faint laser reflections from an aircraft.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
This places the light on a more sensitive part of your retina and can make faint objects easier to see.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of faint

Adjective

Most franchise advertising does not fail because the brand is weak or the market is dry.

— Jonathan Durante, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Historically, midterm years see weaker returns, but better times await the following year , especially if there is gridlock from a divided Congress.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of weak

Adjective

In keeping with the brand’s spirit of generosity, the initial stock of Bali gin and Scotch whisky, beer, soft beverages such as jamu, and locally made artisanal snacks such as Krakakoa Chocolate is gratis.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Roses and a soft orange nod to the way light catches on its facades.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of soft

Adjective

Related Articles Echoes of Weyant’s paintings of women in muted tones can be seen throughout the interior of her now-for-sale apartment.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Oil prices are lower, the bond market is stable, and yet the major stock averages are having a muted day.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of muted

Adjective

The stranger’s hollow cheeks, his dark eyes, whose lashes always appeared wet, the bony shoulders that protruded from the singlet Chee Meng had lent him—all of it frightened Shawn.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Every unfilled titanium lattice sank as water flooded its hollow channels.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of hollow

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