Murmuration (Noun)
Meaning
A low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The murmuration of the crowd grew louder as they awaited the announcement.
- The child's murmuration was almost soothing as she sucked on her pacifier.
- In her sleep, the old woman's murmuration seemed to be a mixture of a prayer and a lullaby.
- As he worked on the puzzle, the murmuration under his breath turned into words of excitement as the pieces began to fit together.
- Her murmuration in the classroom often gave away her answers before she was even called on to respond.