whispery

adjective

whis·​pery ˈ(h)wi-sp(ə-)rē 

1

: resembling a whisper

2

: full of whispers

Examples of whispery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Picture a night in Ibiza where melodies provide the ecstasy and the instrument is Twigs’ multifaceted voice, defying register in shifting from a whispery soprano to guttural pulses in the most surprising of ways. — Shirley Halperin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025

Despite a talented ensemble (led by Wilson’s whispery Southern charisma), too many characters never evolve beyond a single dimension, and too many sentimental turning points are taken for granted. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 June 2025

But, the almost whispery voice and preternatural calm on display when Carl is on-camera turns instantly into a passive-aggressive control mechanism when the red light turns off. — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2023

The song builds into its soaring chorus worthy of a Broadway stage before decelerating into a whispery finale – an ideal cadence for a pair of symbiotic vocalists. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

whispery

adjective

whis·​pery ˈhwis-p(ə-)rē 

ˈwis-

: resembling a whisper

a whispery voice