Whispering

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪspər/

Whispering (verb)

  1. to speak very quietly so that only a few people can hear you
  2. to tell someone a secret or private information quietly

Examples

  • She whispered a secret to her friend.
  • He whispered during the movie to avoid disturbing others.

Common collocations: whisper softly, whisper a secret, whisper in someone's ear, whisper rumors, whisper behind someone's back

Whispering (noun)

  1. a very soft and quiet way of speaking
  2. a piece of secret or private information shared quietly

Examples

  • The room was filled with whispers.
  • A whisper broke the silence.

Synonyms of Whispering

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Whispering

  • — when describing loud speech
  • — when describing loud, forceful speech