The meaning of Whispering

Whispering – 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

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

Whispering translation into English

Whispering: translate from English into Chinese

耳语, 喁喁, 窃窃, 聂, 呤

Whispering: translate from English into Dutch

Fluisteren, Gefluister, Fluisterend

Whispering: translate from English into French

Chuchotement, Murmure, Bruissement, Susurrement, Qui chuchote, Rumeur insidieuse, Qui parle à voix basse

Whispering: translate from English into German

Flüstern, Geflüster, Wispern, Getuschel, Raunen, Tuscheln, Säuseln, Gewisper, Gemunkel, Gerede

Whispering: translate from English into Hindi

धीरे-धीरे बोलना, कान में बोलना, ज़बान दबाकर कहना, फुसफुसाना, फुसफुसानेवाला, कानाफूस, चवाव, बुराई, चुगली

Whispering: translate from English into Italian

Sussurrando, Sussurrio

Whispering: translate from English into Korean

속삭이는, 속삭임

Whispering: translate from English into Russian

Шепотом, Шепот, Перешептывание, Шепчущий, Шушуканье, Слух, Разговор шепотом, Сплетни, Сплетня, Молва

Whispering: translate from English into Spanish

Susurro, Cuchicheo, Rumores, De rumores, Chismes, De difamación, Con eco, Chismografía

Word origin

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

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Whispering – 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

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
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.

All meanings and translations of Whisper

Whispering 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

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