whispered

[ hwis-perd, wis- ]

adjective

1. rumored; reported:

   He is whispered to be planning to run for governor.

Other Words From

• half-whispered adjective
• quasi-whispered adjective
• un·whispered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of whispered¹

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

Example Sentences

Ancelotti whispered in his ear: "Drop your defence back about 10 yards and you should have fun this year."

From BBC

Those words brought into public view an issue whispered about for months: Voters in the 14th District, which includes heavily Mexican American neighborhoods such as Boyle Heights and El Sereno, could soon elect a council member who is not Latino for the first time since 1985.

From Los Angeles Times

When he won, I whispered in her ear, ‘He’s no Secretariat. I think this is as close as I’ll ever get.’

From Los Angeles Times

She whispered, “You’re witnessing greatness right now.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Shhh, I’m a Yankee fan,” he whispered at the bar while mingling with tourists from Japan.

From BBC