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sibilantly

/sɪˈbɪləntli/ adverb · British & US
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What does sibilantly mean?

adverb

In a sibilant manner; with a soft hissing or whispering sound. Used to describe speech or sounds that are made with the tongue against the upper teeth, such as the 's' or 'sh' sounds.

Example

"She spoke sibilantly, her voice barely above a whisper as she shared the secret."

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