CEFR B2

muttered

verb

Meaning

To speak in a low, indistinct, or barely audible voice, often because of dissatisfaction or annoyance.

Examples

She began to mutter complaints about the long wait.
He muttered a curse when he stubbed his toe.

Synonyms: grumble, mumble, whisper, murmur

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muttered (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌtər/

Definition

To speak in a low, indistinct, or barely audible voice, often because of dissatisfaction or annoyance.

Examples

She began to mutter complaints about the long wait.
He muttered a curse when he stubbed his toe.
The old man muttered to himself as he read the newspaper.

How to Use muttered

mutter about (prepositional phrase): To speak indistinctly and with annoyance about something. — "He kept muttering about the traffic all morning."
mutter to oneself (prepositional phrase): To speak indistinctly to oneself, as if thinking aloud. — "She started to mutter to herself as she searched for her keys."

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