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whispery

[ hwis-puh-ree, wis- ]

adjective

  1. like a whisper:

    a soft, whispery voice.

  2. abounding in whispers or other quiet, mysterious sounds:

    dark, whispery streets.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of whispery1

First recorded in 1825–35; whisper + -y 1

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Example Sentences

Still he ran, his breath unlabored yet coming in whispery aspirations from his great lungs.

The idea of staying alone in that whispery place was not a pleasant idea.

If they feel a soft, whispery, mysterious feeling they are required to open out and let the public know it.

Dan was glad that Rough Rock's radio voice faded to a whispery nothingness.

He began to hear whispery noises, but he couldn't see any animals anywhere.

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