whispering
whispering
Definition
whis·per·ing (--iŋ)
adjective
that whispers or is like a whisper
noun
- the act of one who whispers
- something whispered; whispered sound, speech, etc.
whis′·per·ingly adverb
whispering
Synonyms
whispering
modif.
Antonyms
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
whispering Quotes
Move him into the sunö Gently its touch awoke him once, At home, whispering of fields unsown.
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