Thesaurus: whispering

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Whisper
2. a. & n. from Whisper. v. t.
3. adj. making a low continuous indistinct sound
4. n. a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
5. n. speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
6. a. & n. from Whisper. v. t. Whispering gallery, or Whispering dome, one of such a form that sounds produced in certain parts of it are concentrated by reflection from the walls to another part, so that whispers or feeble sounds are audible at a much greater distance than under ordinary circumstances.
7. a. & n. from Whisper. v. t. Whispering gallery, or Whisperingdome, one of such a form that sounds produced in certain parts of itare concentrated by reflection from the walls to another part, sothat whispers or feeble sounds are audible at a much greater distancethan under ordinary circumstances.
8. j:44/n:56 n a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind n speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords v speak softly; in a low voice s making a low continuous indistinct sound