whispering

[US]/'hwɪspərɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. speaking or moving in a quiet, secretive way; inclined to gossip or spread rumors.

Phrases & Collocations

whispered conversation

whispering gallery

Example Sentences

The wind was whispering in the pines.

whispering gallery, whispering dome

Alison was whispering in his ear.

He is whispering to his neighbor.

lewd whisperings of a dirty old man

whispering sweet nothings in her ear.

He was whispering sweet nothings in her ear.

The two girls were whispering in the library.

With a quick look the teacher reproved the child for whispering in class.

All that giggling and whispering was too much for me — I had to leave the room.

Alex and Tony Fontaine were whispering in the ears of Dimity Munroe and sending her into gales of giggles.

Viva Tattersall:《Looking Forward》《The Unguarded Hour》《Souls at Sea》《Cynara》《The Call of the Savage》《Picture Brides》《The Whispering Shadow》

Under the upswelling tide he saw the writhing weeds lift languidly and sway reluctant arms, hising up their petticoats, in whispering water swaying and upturning coy silver fronds.

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