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whispering Definition

whis·per·ing (--iŋ)

adjective

that whispers or is like a whisper

noun

  1. the act of one who whispers
  2. something whispered; whispered sound, speech, etc.

whispering Related Forms
whis·per·ingly adverb
whispering Synonyms

whispering

modif.

rustling, sighing, buzzing, humming, murmuring, droning, hissing; see also sounding.

Antonyms yelling*, howling, screaming.

whispering Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • tree: But they're nearer to God who seek comfort in these: The soul in the sunset, the whispering of trees.
  • voice: The intuitive thought of conscience is the whispering of the voice of Truth.

Converse of object

  • hear: For a few moments each day, we can become still and hear the sweet whispering of God.

Adjective modifier

  • more: I needed to be patient while the bitter coffee was drunk with the almond biscuits and more grown-up whispering took place.
  • sensual: Indeed, the singing ranged from sensual whispering to feverish screams, as the singer investigated more challenging subjects.

Modifies a noun

  • campaign: She confirmed in interviews that while in the cabinet her authority and confidence were undermined by a hostile ' whispering campaign ' .
  • voice: She could have done better The whispering voices say.
  • gallery: Here the light races around the edge of the sphere in a " whispering gallery " mode.
  • breeze: A whispering breeze assisted, the bird received strength and recovered more strongly.
  • echo: All through the lonely hours my heart is yearning, When whispering echoes softly call your name.
  • drive: One of these works is to start " a whispering drive " against the person or institution aimed at.

Noun used with modifier

  • horse: Horse whispering, of course, isn't about the animal.
  • voice: A woman's voice whispering, pleading, praying to be kept safe from harm.
  • someone: Even the slightest sounds now made her heart beat faster - grit scratching under her shoes, someone whispering, her own quiet breathing.
whispering Quotes

Move him into the sunö Gently its touch awoke him once, At home, whispering of fields unsown.

—Owen,Wilfred

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