1. Making a low continuous indistinct sound
   "like whispering waves";
   - murmuring, susurrant

1. A light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
   "The whispering of her dress announced her arrival";
   - rustle, rustling, whisper, susurration [literary], susurrus [literary]
    
2. Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
   "The whispering of the leaves in the breeze was soothing";
   - whisper, susurration [literary], voicelessness

1. Speak softly; in a low voice
   "He whispered the secret in her ear"

Derived forms: whisperings

See also: soft

Type of: mouth, noise, speak, speaking, speech production, talk, utter, verbalise [Brit], verbalize

Antonym: shout

Encyclopedia: Whispering