Synonyms for

Whispered

Verb / ˈwɪspɜ:d / / ˈhwɪspɜ:d / Another word for whispered — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Whispered means to speak softly or quietly, using the breath rather than the voice.

Synonyms & similar words

shout whisper murmured muttered mumbled breathed sighed hissed sibilated sussed susurrated whistled rustled swished swooshed purred hummed buzzed whirred drummed thrummed rumbled

Synonyms by register

Formal

murmured muttered spoke softly

Informal

hissed mouthed whispered secrets

Literary

breathed ventured confided

Antonyms

shouted yelled screamed bellowed roared cried out

Common collocations

  • whispered a secret
  • whispered in my ear
  • whispered the news
  • whispered goodbye
  • whispered a prayer
  • whispered to each other
  • whispered urgently

Word family

noun whisper
verb whisper
adjective whispering
adverb whisperingly

Usage note

Whispered implies speaking very softly, often in a secretive or conspiratorial manner. It is generally informal but can be used in formal contexts to denote quietness.

Example sentences

  1. She whispered to her friend so that no one else could hear.
  2. He whispered the answer to me during the test.
  3. The wind whispered through the trees.
  4. I could hear them whispering about me.
  5. The lovers whispered sweet nothings to each other.

Quotes

  • "I whispered in her ear, 'I think we're falling in love.'"
  • - Unknown
  • "Let us not whisper words of hate, but words of love."

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