whispering

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
  2. noun speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
  3. verb speak softly; in a low voice

In classic literature

Synonyms

rustle, rustling, whisper

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