whisper (Meaning)
whisper (n)
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
whisper (v)
speak softly; in a low voice
whisper (v. i.)
To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound. See Whisper, n.
whisper (n.)
To make a low, sibilant sound or noise.
To speak with suspicion, or timorous caution; to converse in whispers, as in secret plotting.
A low, soft, sibilant voice or utterance, which can be heard only by those near at hand; voice or utterance that employs only breath sound without tone, friction against the edges of the vocal cords and arytenoid cartilages taking the place of the vibration of the cords that produces tone; sometimes, in a limited sense, the sound produced by such friction as distinguished from breath sound made by friction against parts of the mouth. See Voice, n., 2, and Guide to Pronunciation, // 5, 153, 154.
A cautious or timorous speech.
Something communicated in secret or by whispering; a suggestion or insinuation.
A low, sibilant sound.
whisper (v. t.)
To utter in a low and nonvocal tone; to say under the breath; hence, to mention privately and confidentially, or in a whisper.
To address in a whisper, or low voice.
To prompt secretly or cautiously; to inform privately.
Synonyms & Antonyms of whisper
whisper Sentence Examples
- The gentle whisper of the wind carried the scent of blooming flowers.
- She whispered a secret into his ear, her voice barely audible.
- The trees whispered a tale of ancient times as the breeze rustled through their leaves.
- The whisper of the ocean waves washed over her, bringing a sense of peace.
- With a quiet whisper, he asked her to dance, his words trembling with anticipation.
- The whisper of doubt lingered in her mind, threatening to overshadow her dreams.
- A whisper of conspiracy spread through the crowd, fueling rumors and suspicions.
- The whisper of the past haunted his thoughts, reminding him of mistakes he could not undo.
- The whisper of the night carried with it the secrets of the sleeping world.
- The whisper of love filled the air, a sweet symphony that melted the barriers between two hearts.
FAQs About the word whisper
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords, a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind, speak softly; in a low voice
tale, story, tattle, canard, lie,talk, gossip,slander, talebearing, fable
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The gentle whisper of the wind carried the scent of blooming flowers.
She whispered a secret into his ear, her voice barely audible.
The trees whispered a tale of ancient times as the breeze rustled through their leaves.
The whisper of the ocean waves washed over her, bringing a sense of peace.
