Synonyms for whispering
- noun
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
2. Susurration
Adjective
Definitions
- n. 1
Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor.
- n. 2
The sound of whispers;
- adj. 1
That whispers.
Forms
- Plural
- whisperings → rustlings, rustles, susurrations, gossips…
Example sentences
- rustling Ziri heard the clear sound of rustling behind him.
- rustle The leaves on the trees rustle gently in the wind.
- voicelessness Signing along at the concert left Mary in a state of voicelessness.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| whispering | rising | |
| rustling | rising | |
| rustle | rising | |
| voicelessness | rising | |
| susurration | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- rumor2
- 6 letters
- gossip2, rumour2, rustle2
- 8 letters
- rustling2
- 9 letters
- susurrant
- 11 letters
- susurration
- 13 letters
- voicelessness
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (rumor2 = 2 syllables).