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whispering

WIHS-puh-rihng
noun
1
The act or sound of speaking very quietly.
"Whispering in the library will still disturb people trying to concentrate."
adj
1
Speaking or sounding very quiet and soft.
"A whispering breeze moved through the trees."

How to Use Whispering

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In plain EnglishSpeaking, or a sound, that is very soft and quiet.

Word Forms

more whispering comparative, whisperings plural, most whispering superlative

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