Pronunciation

/ˈwɪsə(r)/

Definitions

• Noun: A soft or hushed sound made with one’s voice, often to convey something secretly or softly to someone’s ear. Example: “The children were whispering secrets in the corner.”
• Verb: To speak in a low, soft voice, typically to avoid being heard by others. Example: “She whispered a bedtime story to her child.”
• Adjective: Characterized by or producing a whisper; quiet or hushed. Example: “A whisper of wind rustled through the leaves.”
• Adverb: In a whispering manner; softly or secretly. Example: “He whispered instructions so no one else would hear.”

Phrases

• “Whisper a secret” implies sharing something confidentially.
• “Whispered rumors” refer to unconfirmed or private information.
• “Whispering gallery” is a room or space where sound echoes, allowing people to hear whispers from a distance.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The library was filled with the soft whispers of readers.”
• Verb: “In the dark theater, he could barely make out her whispered reply.”
• Adjective: “The quiet of the night was punctuated by the occasional whisper of crickets.”

Synonyms

• Murmur
• Hush
• Mutter
• Sigh (informal, gentle)
• Furtive sound
• Subdued tone