whispered
word · lemma: whisper
/ˈhwɪspɝd/
/wˈɪspəd/
Definition
Spoke very quietly, so only someone close could hear. Usually done to avoid being heard by others, or to show secrecy or intimacy.
Usage & Nuances
'Whispered' is the past tense of 'whisper.' Used for soft, secretive speech. Common with verbs like 'she whispered a secret' or 'he whispered in my ear.' Often suggests intimacy or privacy.
Spanish: susurróPortuguese (BR): sussurrouPortuguese (PT): sussurrouChinese (Simplified): 低声说Chinese (Traditional): 低聲說Hindi: फुसफुसायाArabic: هَمَسَBengali: ফিসফিস করেছিলRussian: прошептал - прошепталаJapanese: ささやいたVietnamese: thì thầmKorean: 속삭였다Turkish: fısıldadıUrdu: سرگوشی کیIndonesian: berbisik
Example Sentences
“I’m scared,” he whispered, barely audible.
natural
They whispered so no one else would hear their plan.
natural
She whispered to her friend during class.
basic
The teacher whispered my name softly.
basic
He whispered because the baby was sleeping.
basic
She leaned in and whispered a secret in my ear.
natural