grumbling

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: rumblerumblinggrumblemurmurmurmuringmuttermuttering

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a loud low dull continuous noise“they heard the rumbling of thunder”Synonyms: rumblerumblinggrumble
  2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct toneSynonyms: grumblemurmurmurmuringmuttermuttering

Adjective (1)

  1. continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound“the rumbling rolling sound of thunder”Synonyms: rumbling
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Grumble \Grum"ble\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Grunbled; p. pr. & vb. n. Grumbling.] [Cf. LG. grummeln, grumen, D. grommelen, grommen, and F. grommeler, of German origin; cf. W. grwm, murmur, grumble, surly. [root]35. Cf. Grum, Grim.]

1.To murmur or mutter with discontent; to make ill-natured complaints in a low voice and a surly manner. [1913 Webster]

L'Avare, not using half his store, Still grumbles that he has no more.— Prior.[1913 Webster]

2.To growl; to snarl in deep tones; as, a lion grumbling over his prey. [1913 Webster]

3.To rumble; to make a low, harsh, and heavy sound; to mutter; as, the distant thunder grumbles. [1913 Webster]

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