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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : hwis-per, wis-per
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʰwɪs pər, ˈwɪs pər



Definition of whisper

Origin :
  • 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.
  • noun rumor; information expressed in soft voice
  • noun trace, suggestion
  • verb speak softly
Example sentences :
  • She heard him speaking in a voice not louder than a whisper, rapid, distinct.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • It was no louder than a whisper from without—the creak of a board.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • There was a monotone of desolation as she went on speaking in a whisper meant for the ears of no other.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Her voice was little more than a whisper, but it was loud in the listener's heart.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • His tone was hardly louder than a whisper, but spoken with great distinctness.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • A dozen bayonets were pointed at their breasts with the whisper, 'Silence or death!'
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • Hubertine, quite overcome, said in a whisper, "This young man is the son of Monseigneur?"
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • There were some thoughts which he could not whisper into even Silver's ear.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • She still spoke in a whisper, and Sarah had only laughed and said nothing more.
  • Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
  • I says in a whisper, and feeling sick all over, because I knowed what he was thinking about.
  • Extract from : « Tom Sawyer Abroad » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

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