Whispering (Noun)
Meaning 1
Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The rustling of the silk dress as she walked across the room was replaced by a soft whispering as the hem brushed against her legs.
- The whispering of the leaves in the gentle breeze was soothing to the campers as they sat around the fire at night.
- As she pulled the kimono over her head, the whispering of the fabric was the only sound that filled the quiet room.
- The wind picked up just enough to create a soft whispering through the reeds that lined the quiet pond.
- The delicate whispering of the tissue paper as she unwrapped the gift was a pleasant surprise to her ears.