Definition of Whispering

1. Noun. A light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind.

Exact synonyms: Rustle, Rustling, Whisper
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Rustle, Rustle

2. Adjective. Making a low continuous indistinct sound. "Susurrant voices"
Exact synonyms: Murmuring, Susurrant
Similar to: Soft
Derivative terms: Susurrate

3. Noun. Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords.
Exact synonyms: Susurration, Voicelessness, Whisper
Generic synonyms: Speaking, Speech Production
Specialized synonyms: Stage Whisper
Derivative terms: Susurrate, Voiceless, Whisper, Whisper

Definition of Whispering

1. Verb. (present participle of whisper) ¹

2. Adjective. that whispers ¹

3. Adjective. associated with whispers ¹

4. Noun. Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Whispering

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Whispering

whisky neat
whisky on the rocks
whisky sour
whiskyfied
whiskyless
whisp
whisper
whisper'd
whisper campaign
whispered
whispered bronchophony
whisperer
whisperers
whisperest
whispereth
whispering
whispering bells
whispering campaign
whispering dome
whispering gallery
whispering pectoriloquy
whisperingly
whisperings
whisperously
whispers
whispery
whisps
whiss
whissed
whisses

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