Whispering: meaning, definitions and examples
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whispering
[ ˈwɪspərɪŋ ]
sound
Speaking very quietly using one's breath rather than one's vocal cords.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She whispered in his ear, so no one else could hear.
- The wind was whispering through the trees.
- I could hear them whispering in the next room.
Translations
Translations of the word "whispering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sussurrando
🇮🇳 फुसफुसाना
🇩🇪 flüsternd
🇮🇩 berbisik
🇺🇦 шепіт
🇵🇱 szeptanie
🇯🇵 ささやき
🇫🇷 chuchotement
🇪🇸 susurrando
🇹🇷 fısıldama
🇰🇷 속삭임
🇸🇦 همس
🇨🇿 šeptání
🇸🇰 šepkanie
🇨🇳 低语
🇸🇮 šepetanje
🇮🇸 hvísla
🇰🇿 сыбырлау
🇬🇪 ჩურჩული
🇦🇿 pıçıldamaq
🇲🇽 susurrando
Etymology
The word 'whispering' originated from the Old English word 'hwisprian', which meant to speak very softly or in a low voice. The concept of whispering has been present in human communication for centuries, often used for secrecy, intimacy, or to avoid being overheard. Whispering is a universal behavior found in cultures around the world, with variations in volume, pitch, and context.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #12,306, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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- 12303 inadvertently
- 12304 stabilizing
- 12305 skim
- 12306 whispering
- 12307 irritating
- 12308 clearness
- 12309 audited
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