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Whispered: meaning, definitions and examples

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whispered

 

[ ˈwɪspərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

soft speech

Whispered refers to speaking very softly, often to avoid being overheard. It can also imply a sense of secrecy or intimacy in communication.

Synonyms

breathed, hissed, mumbled, murmured, susurrated

Examples of usage

  • She whispered a secret in my ear.
  • He whispered her name softly.
  • They whispered during the lecture.
  • The teacher whispered instructions.

Translations

Translations of the word "whispered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sussurrado

🇮🇳 फुसफुसाया हुआ

🇩🇪 geflüstert

🇮🇩 terbisik

🇺🇦 прошептаний

🇵🇱 szepnięty

🇯🇵 ささやかれた

🇫🇷 murmuré

🇪🇸 susurrado

🇹🇷 fısıldanan

🇰🇷 속삭인

🇸🇦 همس

🇨🇿 šeptaný

🇸🇰 šeptaný

🇨🇳 低语的

🇸🇮 šepetani

🇮🇸 hvíslaður

🇰🇿 сыбырлаған

🇬🇪 ჩურჩული

🇦🇿 pıçıltı

🇲🇽 susurrado

Word origin

The word 'whisper' has origins in Old English 'hwisprian', which means 'to speak softly or quietly'. It is believed to be related to the Proto-West Germanic term 'hwisprōną', illustrating the soft and often secretive nature of the action. Over time, the use of 'whisper' evolved in English to convey not only the act of speaking softly but also the emotion and context behind such communication. The addition of the suffix '-ed' signifies the past tense or participle form, indicating that the action has already been completed. The concept of whispering has been prevalent in human culture for centuries, often associated with conspiracies, secrets, or tender moments, solidifying its place in both language and social interaction.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,545, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.