whispered

American

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

adjective

rumored; reported.

He is whispered to be planning to run for governor.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of whispered

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

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Whispered before 03:13 BST on Monday but shouted thereafter, the 100m breaststroke title was only ever going to be Peaty's.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2021

Whispered complaints are out, replaced by competing news conferences and laundry lists of grievances.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2020

Keith Urban will perform his new single, “God Whispered Your Name,” from his native Australia.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2020

Whispered conversations broke into chuckles when one man clicked the switch of a fan.

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2017

Whispered conversations bubbled up the moment they were out of sight.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

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