muttered
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
An inflected form of mutter · past form.
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,703 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 10,643 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice also: mumble, maunder, mussitate
- make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath also: murmur, grumble, croak, gnarl she grumbles when she feels overworked
muttered in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Only towards the end of the journey, Joseph muttered.
The Brook Kerith: A Syrian story · George Moore · Chapter 1
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Master Jackson didn't like it, but muttered something and slunk off.
With Lee in Virginia · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 2
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Willock muttered deep in his throat, while his companions laughed disdainfully.
Lahoma · J. Breckenridge (John Breckenridge) Ellis · Chapter 1
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After the minister finished his discourse, the old men muttered prayers, with long pauses between.
Jane Field: A Novel · Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman · Chapter 1
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What was it the ancient toper had muttered about the likeness of my eyes to Captain Obed's?
The Shadow over Innsmouth · H.P. Lovecraft · Chapter 2