soft whimper

Frequency: 6.59.5 per million words

Emphasizes the low volume of the whimper.

whimperADJECTIVE + WHIMPER

Categories:

soft

Examples (10)

  • We heard a soft whimper from the abandoned puppy.
  • A soft whimper escaped her lips as the needle pricked her skin.
  • The child woke with a soft whimper, still half in a dream.
  • He tried to hide his fear, but a soft whimper betrayed him.
  • In the quiet room, only the occasional soft whimper of the sick animal could be heard.
  • She let out a barely audible soft whimper when she twisted her ankle.
  • The old dog gave a soft whimper of contentment as it was petted.
  • A soft whimper from the baby indicated it was hungry.
  • He suppressed a soft whimper as the cold wind bit at his exposed skin.
  • Even after the fall, only a soft whimper emerged, showing her resilience.