Wisped: meaning, definitions and examples
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wisped
[ wɪspt ]
movement, appearance
Wisped refers to a light and delicate action, often associated with something being carried away or moved gracefully through the air. It can describe the action of something being whimsically blown or lifted softly, such as smoke or a feather.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The smoke wisped from the chimney.
- She wisped away the cobwebs.
- The leaves wisped across the path in the gentle breeze.
Translations
Translations of the word "wisped" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sussurrado
🇮🇳 फुसफुसाया हुआ
🇩🇪 geflüstert
🇮🇩 berbisik
🇺🇦 шепотів
🇵🇱 szeptany
🇯🇵 ささやかれた
🇫🇷 chuchoté
🇪🇸 susurrado
🇹🇷 fısıldanan
🇰🇷 속삭인
🇸🇦 همس
🇨🇿 šeptaný
🇸🇰 šeptaný
🇨🇳 低语的
🇸🇮 šepetani
🇮🇸 hvíslaður
🇰🇿 пышылдаған
🇬🇪 ჩურჩული
🇦🇿 pıçıldayan
🇲🇽 susurrado
Etymology
The term 'wisped' has its origins in the Middle English word 'wisp', which meant a bundle or twist of something, typically used in reference to grass or other vegetation. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the notion of delicate or light movement. This evolution reflects the way language often develops, with words gaining nuances that are reflective of human experience. The verb form 'wisp' signifies an action that is gentle and whimsical, further emphasizing the ethereal quality associated with the movement denoted by the term.