Whispering

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/

Definitions of whispering

verb the action of speaking in a soft, hushed tone to avoid being heard by others

Example Sentences

A1 She is whispering because she doesn't want anyone else to hear.

A2 The children were whispering in the library so as not to disturb the other patrons.

B1 He was caught whispering during the exam and was given a warning.

B2 The lovers were whispering sweet nothings to each other under the moonlight.

C1 The spies were whispering coded messages to each other in the crowded marketplace.

C2 The politicians were whispering amongst themselves about the upcoming election strategy.

Examples of whispering in a Sentence

formal The professor was whispering instructions to the students during the exam.

informal I caught my coworkers whispering about the upcoming office party.

slang I heard Sarah whispering some juicy gossip to her friend.

figurative The wind was whispering through the trees as I walked through the forest.

Grammatical Forms of whispering

• past tense: whispered
• plural: whisperings
• comparative: more whispering
• superlative: most whispering
• present tense: whisper
• future tense: will whisper
• perfect tense: have whispered
• continuous tense: whispering
• singular: whisper
• positive degree: whisper
• infinitive: to whisper
• gerund: whispering
• participle: whispered

Origin and Evolution of whispering

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'whispering' originated from the Old English word 'hwisprian', which is believed to be derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'hwisprjan'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'whispering' has retained its original meaning of speaking in a low, hushed tone, but has also come to connote secrecy, intimacy, and confidentiality.