stage whisper

noun

Definition of stage whisper

1 : a loud whisper by an actor that is audible to the spectators but is supposed for dramatic effect not to be heard by one or more of the actors

2 : an audible whisper

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Examples of stage whisper in a Sentence

“I've had more than I can stand,” she complained in a stage whisper.

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Her voice is always at the same decibel and sounds more like a stage whisper than regular speech. — refinery29.com, "Sweetbitter Episode 3: The Big Decision," 21 May 2018 This may come as a surprise to no one, but [stage whispers] National Geographic (along with many other publications) used to be hella, obviously racist. — Breanna Edwards, The Root, "National Geographic Snatches Its Own Wig Over Racist Past," 12 Mar. 2018 Hunt down that secret pizza joint inside the Cosmopolitan that everyone recommends in stage whispers. — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "A Love Letter to Las Vegas," 17 Oct. 2017

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