Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mussitation
Noun
/mʌsɪˈteɪʃən/
Definition
The act of muttering or murmuring, typically in a low and indistinct manner.
Examples
- The professor’s mussitation during the lecture made it difficult for students to understand the material.
- He responded with a mussitation, not wanting to reveal his true feelings.
- Her mussitation was barely audible over the sound of the crowd.
Meaning
Mussitation refers to soft, often unclear speech that might not be intended for others to hear, often characterized by a mumbling or whispering tone.
Synonyms
- Muttering
- Murmuring
- Whispering
- Grumbling
- Undermurmur
