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Whispering Common

Whispering has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

"The whispering of her silk dress against the chair legs was the only sound in the quiet room."

2

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

"After waking from her nap, she felt a strange sensation on her neck as if someone was whispering directly against her skin."

3

Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor.

"The office was buzzing with whispering about the CEO's sudden resignation before anyone had officially confirmed it."

Verb
1

present participle of whisper

"The leaves were whispering softly against each other as the wind blew through the forest."

Adjective
1

making a low continuous indistinct sound

"like murmuring waves"

"susurrant voices"

2

that whispers

"The wind whispered through the tall grass, creating a soft rustling sound against the night sky."

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