Word
whisperer
Phoneticswhis·per·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɪspəˌɹɝ/
UK/wˈɪspəɹɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. someone who can calm or control an animal, especially a wild one, using quiet words or gentle actions. It can also describe a person who can keep a secret or manage difficult people.
n. a person who can pacify or manage an animal, typically a wild one, through quiet speech or gentle handling. By extension, it refers to someone who can manage difficult situations or keep secrets effectively.
Examples
“The horse whisperer calmed the frightened pony in seconds.”
“The new manager acted as a whisperer for the team, resolving the conflict without any public drama.”
Examples
simple
“The horse whisperer calmed the frightened pony in seconds.”
contextual
“The new manager acted as a whisperer for the team, resolving the conflict without any public drama.”
Etymology
From whisper + -er. The extended senses were popularized by the film The Horse Whisperer (1998).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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