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babbling

The word “babbling” has 2 syllables: bab-bling

It's pronounced as /ˈbæblɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for babbling?

In the thesaurus, “babbling” has 21 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for babbling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for babbling

Antonyms for babbling

  • articulating
  • pronouncing

Meanings of babbling

  • verb
    1. To utter words indistinctly or unintelligibly; to utter inarticulate sounds.
    2. To talk incoherently; to utter meaningless words.
    3. To talk too much; to chatter; to prattle.
    4. To make a continuous murmuring noise, like shallow water running over stones.
    5. To utter in an indistinct or incoherent way; to repeat words or sounds in a childish way without understanding.
    6. To reveal; to give away (a secret).
  • noun
    1. A stage in child language acquisition, during which an infant appears to be experimenting with uttering sounds of language, but not yet producing any recognizable words.
    2. Sounds produced by infant during the babbling period.
    3. Idle senseless talk; prattle.
    4. A confused murmur, as of a stream.

Example Sentences

  • The serene river flowed gently, its soothing babbling creating a tranquil atmosphere.
  • Lost in thought, she walked along the trail, the sound of a nearby creek babbling in the background.
  • The late-night rain added to the peaceful ambiance, with the babbling brook echoing through the empty streets.
  • As they sat by the campfire, the friends enjoyed the crackling flames and the nearby stream's gentle babbling.
  • The cozy cabin nestled in the woods was surrounded by the constant melody of birdsong and the nearby stream's soft babbling.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to babbling, such as: articulating, babble, chatter, chattering, chatting, conversing, drivelling.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

gabbling

jabbering

jangling

  • babbling
  • bitter
  • blabbering
  • blaring
  • blatant
  • blathering
  • bleak
  • bleating
  • blithering
  • cacophonous
  • chattering
  • chatting
  • clanging
  • clangorous
  • clanking
  • clashing
  • clattering
  • clinking
  • cracked
  • discordant
  • dissonant
  • divergent
  • drivelling
  • gabbing
  • gabbling
  • gibbering
  • grating
  • grim
  • hard
  • hoarse
  • jabbering
  • jangly
  • jarring
  • jawing
  • jingling
  • loud
  • metallic
  • mumbling
  • murmuring
  • muttering
  • noisy
  • pattering
  • pinging
  • plonking
  • plunking
  • prating
  • prattling
  • raspy
  • rattling
  • raucous
  • rigid
  • scratching
  • screeching
  • severe
  • sharp
  • shrill
  • smattering
  • sputtering
  • squeaky
  • strident
  • tingling
  • tinkling
  • trolling
  • vociferous
  • yacking
  • yakking

rambling

ramblings

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