whisper

Definition

  • noun: a very soft and quiet way of speaking
  • verb: to speak very softly or quietly
  • verb: to speak softly with little or no vibration of the vocal cords especially to avoid being overheard
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: advice, alert, alerting

Examples

  • I expected to hear back from them but I never heard a 'whisper'. [=I never heard from them again]

  • “I've had more than I can stand,” she complained in a 'stage whisper'.

  • I couldn't hear what they were saying because they were 'whispering'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Have you seen Frank or Brenda? I-I think they went upstairs. Frank... (whispers): Brenda, come here. Okay, in two days, you're going to meet me at Miami International Airport, all right? (..)
    2002 Catch Me If You Can
  • (..) ? Bring out the gypsy in me ? ? I love all ? ? The many charms about you ? ? Above all ? ? I want my arms about you... ? (whispers): Dad. ? ...Don't be a naughty baby... ? What are you doing here? I... I-I came to see you. (..)
    2002 Catch Me If You Can