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whispered

/ˈwɪspəd/

/ˈwɪspərd/

whispered back

whispered out

whisperedpast participle

/ˈwɪspəd/

/ˈwɪspərd/

More precise label: adjective derived from the past-participle form of the verb “whisper”.

Translations

шепчущий

The whispered conversation was barely audible.

Шепчущий разговор был едва слышен.

Definitions

Spoken in a soft, hushed, or low voice, often to avoid being overheard.

The whispered conversation between the two friends was barely audible in the quiet room.

Characterized by or resembling a whisper; faint or subtle.

The whispered breeze through the trees created a calming atmosphere in the garden.

Synonyms

sotto voce

whisperverb

whispered

Past Simple

whispered

Past Simple

whispered

Past Participle

whispering

Gerund

/ˈwɪspə/

/ˈwɪspər/

Translations

нашептывать

He began to whisper sweet nothings to her.

Он начал нашептывать ей сладкие пустяки.

шептать

She leaned over to whisper in his ear.

Она наклонилась, чтобы шептать ему на ухо.

Additional translations

шелестеть

Definitions

To speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy.

She leaned over to whisper a secret in his ear.

To produce a soft rustling or murmuring sound.

The wind began to whisper through the trees.

To suggest or imply something subtly or indirectly.

Rumors began to whisper that the company was in financial trouble.

Synonyms

speak softly

Antonyms

whispernoun

Definitions

A soft or confidential tone of voice.

She spoke in a whisper so that no one else could hear their conversation.

A rumor or piece of gossip passed around quietly.

There was a whisper going around the office about the upcoming layoffs.

A faint sound or rustling noise.

The whisper of the wind through the trees was soothing.

whisperadjective

Definitions

Carried out, expressed, or existing in a very quiet, subtle, or secretive way (used attributively).

The senator faced a whisper campaign aimed at undermining his credibility.