Definitions
- Describing a sharp, sibilant sound made by a person or animal, often indicating anger or disapproval. - Referring to speaking in a low, intense tone, often with a sense of urgency or secrecy. - Talking about the sound of air escaping from a punctured tire or a leaking pipe.
- Referring to speaking in a soft, hushed tone, often to avoid being overheard or to convey a sense of intimacy. - Describing a secretive conversation or exchange of information. - Talking about the sound of leaves rustling in the wind or a gentle breeze blowing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve speaking in a low volume.
- 2Both can indicate a sense of secrecy or intimacy.
- 3Both can be used to avoid being overheard.
- 4Both can convey a sense of urgency or intensity.
- 5Both can be used to create a particular atmosphere or mood.
What is the difference?
- 1Tone: Hissed has a sharper, more aggressive tone, while whispered is softer and more gentle.
- 2Volume: Hissed is louder than whispered.
- 3Purpose: Hissed is often used to express anger or disapproval, while whispered is often used to convey a sense of intimacy or secrecy.
- 4Connotation: Hissed can have negative connotations, while whispered is often associated with positive emotions such as love or trust.
- 5Sound: Hissed is a sharp, sibilant sound, while whispered is a soft, gentle sound.
Remember this!
Hissed and whispered are both ways of speaking in a low volume, but they differ in tone, volume, purpose, connotation, and sound. Hissed is a sharp, aggressive sound often used to express anger or disapproval, while whispered is a soft, gentle sound often used to convey intimacy or secrecy.
