whispering

• Описывает звук или голос, который является тихим, низким и часто тайным, как при разговоре шёпотом.

Describes a sound or voice that is soft, low, and often secretive, as if speaking in a whisper.

1. Speaking softlyA2formal

   Speaking in a low, soft voice, often to avoid being overheard.

   Шепчущий

   • The whispering students were asked to be quiet.
   • She heard a whispering voice from the next room.
   • The whispering crowd made it hard to hear the speaker.

   Synonymshushedlowmurmuringmutteringquietsoftsotto vocesubdued

   Antonymsscreamingshoutingyelling

2. Making a soft soundB1formal

   Producing a gentle, rustling or murmuring sound, like leaves or water.

   Шелестящий

   • The whispering wind moved through the trees.
   • The whispering stream was a peaceful sound.
   • The whispering leaves created a calming atmosphere.

   Synonymsfaintgentlelowmurmuringmutedrustlingsoftsoughingsusurrous

   Antonymsclamorousloudnoisyraucous

• Существительное, обозначающее действие или звук очень тихой речи, часто тайным или приватным образом.

A noun referring to the act or sound of speaking very softly, often in a secretive or private manner.

uncountable

1. Soft speechA2formal

   The act of speaking very softly, often to avoid being overheard.

   Шёпот

   • The whispering in the library was distracting.
   • I could hear the whispering of the students behind me.
   • She leaned in and continued her whispering.

   Synonymsmumblemurmurmuttersusurrationundertonewhisper

   Antonymsscreamingshoutingyelling

2. Rumor or gossipB1informal

   The act of spreading rumors or secret information.

   Слухи или сплетни

   • There was a lot of whispering about the merger.
   • The whispering in the office suggested something was wrong.
   • He ignored the whispering and focused on his work.

   Synonymsgossiphearsayrumortalkwhisper

   Antonymsfacttruth

3. Soft soundB2formal

   A soft, rustling sound, like that of leaves or wind.

   Шёпот

   • The whispering of the wind through the trees was calming.
   • I could hear the whispering of the river in the distance.
   • The whispering of the leaves signaled the coming storm.

   Synonymsmurmurrustlerustlingsighsoughsusurrationsusurrusswish

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия говорить очень тихо или шепотом, часто чтобы не быть услышанным.

A verb used to indicate the act of speaking very softly or quietly, often to avoid being overheard.

1. Speak softlyA2formal

   To speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's vocal cords, often for secrecy or privacy.

   Шептать

   • She whispered the secret in my ear.
   • He whispered to his friend during the movie.
   • The children whispered to each other in the library.

   Synonymsbreathemurmurmuttersusurrate

   Antonymsbellowhollerroarscreamshoutyell

2. Spread a rumorB1informal

   To tell something secretly or privately, often implying gossip or a rumor.

   Распространять слух

   • People are whispering about the company's financial troubles.
   • It was whispered that the manager was leaving.
   • They whispered rumors about the celebrity's marriage.

   Synonymsgossipleakmurmurrumorspread

3. Make a soft soundB2formal

   To make a soft, rustling sound, like leaves or wind.

   Шелестеть

   • The wind whispered through the trees.
   • The leaves whispered in the gentle breeze.
   • The river whispered as it flowed over the stones.

   Synonymsmurmurrustlesighsoughsusurrateswish

   Antonymsbellowblareroarscreamshout