whispering

Synonyms for whispering

adj murmuring

Antonyms for whispering

Word Origin & History

Old English hwisprian "speak very softly" (only in a Northumbrian gloss for Latin murmurare), from Proto-Germanic *khwis- (cf. Middle Dutch wispelen, Old High German hwispalon, German wispeln, wispern, Old Norse hviskra "to whisper"), imitative and probably related to Old English hwistlian "to whistle." Related: Whispered; whispering. The noun is from 1590s.

Example Sentences for whispering

Already the inward monitor was whispering to her, "Arise, flee for your life!"

I could not refrain from whispering, "Don't cry—I am alive."

The sergeant was already there, whispering to Colonel Winchester.

Suddenly there was a hum and a stir and a buzz of whispering in the room.

Memories of the past are whispering to him: 'Choose the flower.

A long stream of men, vague, whispering shadows, glided away.

A corporal was shaking me and whispering "Make no noise; mount and fall in."

He sank upon a stump, whispering "That was worse than ten fights."

I understand now his whispering to me that he wished he was dead.

Five were intent on a game of dice, whispering fiercely while they played.

whispering

Synonyms for whispering

Antonyms for whispering

hoarse

murmur

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rustling

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