whispering

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. private talk or secrets that people are sharing with each other.

n. the circulation of rumours, secrets, or private information, often implying a lack of official confirmation.

“There has been a lot of whispering in the office about who will be the next manager.”

“Despite the official denials, the persistent whispering among the staff suggested that a major merger was imminent.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Literary

adj. describing something that makes a quiet, soft sound like a whisper.

adj. characterised by or producing a soft, sibilant sound reminiscent of a whisper.

“We sat by the river and listened to the whispering wind in the trees.”

“The whispering reeds along the riverbank created a tranquil atmosphere that masked the distant noise of the city.”