grumbling

Describes a low, continuous, rumbling sound, or a person who is complaining in a quiet or persistent manner.

ruОписывает низкий, непрерывный, грохочущий звук, или человека, который жалуется тихо или настойчиво.esDescribe un sonido bajo, continuo y retumbante, o a una persona que se queja de manera sorda o persistente.frDécrit un son grave, continu et grondant, ou une personne qui se plaint doucement ou avec insistance.deBeschreibt einen tiefen, anhaltenden, grollenden Laut oder eine Person, die leise oder beharrlich klagt.ptDescreve um som baixo, contínuo e grave, como um ronco ou estrondo, ou uma pessoa que reclama de forma discreta ou persistente.zh形容低沉的、连续的隆隆声，也指人低声或不停地抱怨。arيصف صوتًا منخفضًا مستمرًا كالهدير أو القرقرة، أو شخصًا يتذمر ويشكو بصوت خفيض أو بشكل مستمر.

1. Continuous low-pitched sound B2 formal

   Describing a sound that is continuous, full, and low-pitched, often like a deep rumble or throb.

   • The grumbling engine of the old truck could be heard from a mile away.
   • A grumbling noise came from the volcano before the eruption.
   • The grumbling thunder warned of the approaching storm.

   ruНепрерывный низкий звукessonido grave continuofrgrondement continu et gravedeAnhaltend tiefer KlangptSom contínuo e gravezh持续低沉的声响arصوت مستمر منخفض

   Synonymes: droninghummingrumbling

• more grumbling comparative form
• most grumbling superlative form

A noun referring to a low, continuous rumbling sound or a subdued expression of discontent or complaint.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее низкий, непрерывный грохочущий звук или сдержанное выражение недовольства или жалобы.esSustantivo que designa un sonido bajo y continuo similar a un retumbo, o una expresión contenida de descontento o queja.frNom désignant un grondement sourd et continu, ou une expression contenue de mécontentement ou de plainte.deSubstantiv, das ein tiefes, anhaltendes Grollen oder ein Murren und die Äußerung von Unzufriedenheit bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa um som baixo e contínuo, semelhante a um estrondo, ou a expressão contida de descontentamento ou queixa.zh名词，指低沉而持续的声音，或低声表达不满、抱怨。arاسم يدل على صوت منخفض متواصل كالهدير أو القرقعة، وعلى التعبير المكتوم عن عدم الرضا أو الشكوى.

1. Low continuous noise B2 formal

   A loud, low, and dull sound that continues without interruption.

   • The grumbling of the distant thunder kept us awake.
   • We could hear the grumbling of the old engine from inside the house.
   • The grumbling of the volcano warned of an imminent eruption.

   ruГрохотesRetumbo sordofrgrondement sourddeGrollenptRumorzh隆隆声arهدير متواصل

   Synonymes: dronehummurmurmurmuringrumblerumbling

2. Muffled complaint B1 informal

   A complaint expressed in a low, unclear, or indistinct tone, often showing dissatisfaction.

   • There was a lot of grumbling among the employees about the new policy.
   • His constant grumbling about the food annoyed everyone at the table.
   • The students' grumbling could be heard as the teacher assigned more homework.

   ruВорчаниеesqueja sordafrplainte étoufféedeMurrenptResmungozh嘟囔arتَذَمُّر

   Synonymes: mumblingmurmurmutter

   Antonymes: acclaimapprovalcommendationpraise

• grumbling plural form
• grumbling' possessive plural form
• grumbling's possessive singular form

A verb used to express the act of complaining or murmuring in a low, discontented manner.

ruГлагол, используемый для выражения акта жалобы или бормотания низким, недовольным тоном.esVerbo usado para expresar quejas o murmullos en un tono bajo y descontento, a menudo de manera prolongada o repetitiva.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer le fait de se plaindre ou de marmonner d'une voix grave et mécontente.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand leise und in unzufriedenem Ton klagt oder murrt; oft ohne klare Beschwerde, sondern als dumpfes Brummen des Unmuts.ptVerbo usado para expressar o ato de reclamar ou resmungar em tom baixo e descontente.zh动词，表示以低沉不满的语气抱怨或嘟囔，也可指发出低沉的隆隆声。arفعل يُستخدم للتعبير عن الشكوى أو التذمر بصوت منخفض ونبرة غير راضية.

1. Complain quietly B1 informal

   To complain or express dissatisfaction in a low, often grumpy voice.

   • He grumbled about the long wait at the doctor's office.
   • She grumbled under her breath when asked to work late.
   • The customers grumbled about the poor service.

   ruВорчатьesQuejarse en voz bajafrSe plaindre à voix bassedeMurrenptResmungarzh低声抱怨arتذمّر

   Synonymes: carpcomplaingrousegruntkvetchmoanmurmurmutterwhine

   Antonymes: applaudcheercomplimentpraise

2. Make a low rumbling sound B2 formal

   To make a low, continuous, rumbling noise, like thunder or a stomach.

   • Thunder grumbled in the distance.
   • My stomach grumbled loudly during the meeting.
   • The old engine grumbled as it started up.

   ruГрохотатьesHacer un ruido sordo y continuofrgronder sourdementdeGrollenptRetumbarzh隆隆作响arالهدير

   Synonymes: dronegrowlgurglemurmurrumble

• grumbled past participle
• grumbled past simple
• grumbling present participle
• grumbles third person singular