The meaning of Whisper

Whisper – definition

verb
Speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy.
Usage examples:
Alison was whispering in his ear
Synonims:
Murmur Mutter Mumble Speak/say softly Speak/say in muted tones Speak/say in hushed tones Speak/say sotto voce Breathe Purr Say under one's breath

noun
A soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase.
Usage examples:
She spoke in a whisper
Synonims:
Murmur Mutter Mumble Low voice Hushed tone Undertone

verb
To say something very quietly, using the breath but not the voice
Usage examples:
[ i ] what are you girls whispering about?, they spoke in whispers, not wanting anyone to hear them.

Whisper translation into English

Whisper: translate from English into Chinese

耳语, 呤, 咬耳朵, 叽咕, 喁喁, 喳喳, 窃窃, 嘘, 聂

Whisper: translate from English into Dutch

Fluisteren, Gefluister, Fluistering, Gerucht, Influisteren

Whisper: translate from English into French

Chuchotement, Murmure, Chuchoter, Souffler, Rumeur, Parler à voix basse, Bruire, Dire à voix basse, Roucouler

Whisper: translate from English into German

Flüstern, Wispern, Geflüster, Tuscheln, Raunen, Lispeln, Säuseln, Gerücht, Zischeln

Whisper: translate from English into Hindi

फुसफुसाना, कानाफूसी, ज़बान दबाकर कहना, कान में बोलना, धीरे-धीरे बोलना, कानाफूसी करना

Whisper: translate from English into Italian

Sotto voce, Sussurrare, Sussurro, Bisbiglio, Bisbigliare, Mormorare, Mormorazione

Whisper: translate from English into Korean

속삭임, 적은 분량, 소문, 살랑거리는 소리, 속삭거리는 소리, 속삭이다, 일러바치다, 살랑거리다, 작은 목소리로 말하다, 살며시 이야기를 퍼뜨리다

Whisper: translate from English into Russian

Шепот, Шептать, Прошептать, Шептаться, Шорох, Слух, Слушок, Шуршать, Шуршание, Молва, Шелестеть, Говорить шепотом, Сообщать по секрету

Whisper: translate from English into Spanish

Susurro, Susurrar, Cuchichear, Voz, Cuchicheo, Rumor, Decir en voz baja, Hablar muy bajo

Word origin

Old English hwisprian, of Germanic origin; related to German wispeln, from the imitative base of whistle.

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Whisper – similar words

whisperer

noun
A person who whispers.
Usage examples:
He's a whisperer—you can hardly hear a word he says

noun
A person who whispers (= speaks very quietly, so that only people who are close can hear)
Usage examples:
The whisperers suggested that she was still unwell and not capable of doing such a high-powered job…

All meanings and translations of Whisperer

whispered

verb
Speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy.
Usage examples:
Alison was whispering in his ear

noun
A soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase.
Usage examples:
She spoke in a whisper

verb
Past simple and past participle of whisper
Usage examples:
She leaned over and whispered something in his ear., what are you two girls whispering about?, [ + …

All meanings and translations of Whispered

Whisper synonims

breathe

verb
Take air into the lungs and then expel it, especially as a regular physiological process.
Usage examples:
She was breathing deeply

All meanings and translations of Breathe

mumble

verb
Say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others to hear.
Usage examples:
He mumbled something she didn't catch

noun
A quiet and indistinct utterance.
Usage examples:
Rosie had replied in a mumble

verb
Talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

All meanings and translations of Mumble

murmur

noun
A low continuous background noise.
Usage examples:
The distant murmur of traffic

verb
Say something in a low or indistinct voice.
Usage examples:
Nina murmured an excuse and hurried away

verb
To speak or say very quietly
Usage examples:
"i love you," she murmured., a murmur of voices

All meanings and translations of Murmur

mutter

verb
Say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation.
Usage examples:
He muttered something under his breath

noun
A barely audible utterance, especially one expressing dissatisfaction or irritation.
Usage examples:
A little mutter of disgust

verb
To speak quietly and in a voice that is not easy to hear, often when you are anxious or complaining about something
Usage examples:
[ i ] he muttered to himself as he walked., [ t ] i heard him mutter something., "there has to be a…

All meanings and translations of Mutter

purr

verb
(of a cat) make a low continuous vibratory sound expressing contentment.
Usage examples:
The cat purred loudly, rubbing against her legs

noun
A purring sound.
Usage examples:
A contented purr

verb
(of a cat) to make a soft, low, continuous sound, or (of a machine) to make a similar sound
Usage examples:
After a tune-up, the car just purred like new.

All meanings and translations of Purr

undertone

noun
A subdued or muted tone of sound or colour.
Usage examples:
They were talking in undertones

noun
A quality of something that you realize exists although it is not expressed directly
Usage examples:
His remarks carried an undertone of anger., josé muttered something to me in an undertone.

All meanings and translations of Undertone

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