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- [hwis-perd, wis-]
- /ˈʰwɪs pərd, ˈwɪs-/
- /ˈwɪs.pər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hwis-perd, wis-]
- /ˈʰwɪs pərd, ˈwɪs-/
Definitions of whispered word
- adjective whispered rumored; reported: He is whispered to be planning to run for governor. 1
- verb without object whispered to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords. 1
- verb without object whispered Phonetics. to produce utterance substituting breath for phonation. 1
- verb without object whispered to talk softly and privately (often implying gossip, slander, plotting, or the like): The king knew that the courtiers were whispering. 1
- verb without object whispered (of trees, water, breezes, etc.) to make a soft, rustling sound like that of whispering. 1
- verb with object whispered to utter with soft, low sounds, using the breath, lips, etc.: He whispered endearments to her. 1
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Origin of whispered
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1560-70; whisper + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Whispered
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
whispered popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
whispered usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for whispered
adjective whispered
- breathed — relating to or denoting a speech sound for whose articulation the vocal cords are not made to vibrate
- muttered — to utter words indistinctly or in a low tone, often as if talking to oneself; murmur.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- rumored — a story or statement in general circulation without confirmation or certainty as to facts: a rumor of war.
- reported — an account or statement describing in detail an event, situation, or the like, usually as the result of observation, inquiry, etc.: a report on the peace conference; a medical report on the patient.
Antonyms for whispered
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