whispered

American  

[hwis-perd, wis-] / ˈʰwɪs pərd, ˈwɪs- /

adjective

1. rumored; reported.

   He is whispered to be planning to run for governor.

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Other Word Forms

• half-whispered adjective
• quasi-whispered adjective
• unwhispered adjective

Etymology

Origin of whispered

First recorded in 1560–70; whisper + -ed ²

Example Sentences

If leaving without a goodbye could cause confusion or concern, a discreet farewell—whether whispered to the host or sent via text—strikes the perfect balance between tradition and modern convenience.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Let’s just say that you’re an older couple who have been together for some time,” he whispered.

From Los Angeles Times

There was a tap at the door, and two or three kids in the middle of the room whispered and leaned forward to see out into the hallway.

From Literature

When I sat down, Mr. Weiss whispered across the table, "Don't forget that you finished the race. Thirty-six mushers out of the seventy-one who started didn't finish."

From Literature

‘Please come for me soon,’ he whispered over and over in the darkness.

From Literature