mutter

[US]/ˈmʌtə(r)/
[UK]/ˈmʌtər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. speak or say something in a low or barely audible voice; complain quietly
n. a low or barely audible voice; a quiet complaint.

Phrases & Collocations

muttered complaint

muttering to oneself

soft muttering

Example Sentences

She would often mutter to herself while working.

He muttered a curse under his breath.

The old man would mutter about the weather every morning.

She could hear him muttering complaints from the other room.

The students began to mutter amongst themselves about the upcoming test.

He would often mutter words of encouragement to himself before a big presentation.

The disgruntled employee would mutter about his boss behind his back.

She could only catch snippets of the conversation as they muttered in hushed tones.

The old man would sit on the park bench and mutter about the state of the world.

She would often mutter under her breath when frustrated.

Real-world Examples

Well, it was just sort of muttering. Were you having a dream about him?

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 4

“Come on! ” he muttered, staring about.

Source: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

" Friends..." he mused, dubious. " Or not, " I muttered.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

" Hang on..." Harry muttered to Ron.

Source: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

" Hmm, " Doctor Strange muttered, sounding impressed.

Source: Spider-Man: No Way Home

Jon lowered his sword. " Go, " he muttered.

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Clash of Kings (Bilingual Edition)

Ha! is he muttering in his sleep?

Source: Moby-Dick

That's where Filch has been keeping guard, Ron muttered.

Source: 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

“Very well, Mr. Grey, ” she mutters, then exits.

Source: Fifty Shades of Grey (Audiobook Excerpt)

There was an outbreak of muttering at this.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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