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What is another word for Hissingly?

Pronunciation: [hˈɪsɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

Hissingly is an adverb that describes a sound that resembles a hiss. Some synonyms for this word are whisperingly, murmurously, softly, faintly, and hushedly. Whisperingly connotes a secretive or confidential tone, while murmurously suggests a low and continuous sound, more like a stream or a breeze. Softly and faintly both imply a muted volume, with softly being a more gentle tone. Hushedly describes a sound that is quieted or suppressed, suggesting a need to keep the volume down. All these words can effectively convey the hissing sound, depending on the context and the intended tone of the writing.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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He was black in the face, as he strode off to make preparations for his departure; and the words "coward" and "poltroon," muttered Hissingly through his closed teeth, were not intended for the citizens who were jeering, but the sovereign who had exposed him to such overwhelming humiliation.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid
Henley conducted Dave out of earshot of any one else before he turned to say, Hissingly: "Mister, you used an upstart's privilege of abusing your authority this afternoon."
"Dave Darrin's First Year at Annapolis"
H. Irving Hancock
Ootah raised his harpoon-it Hissingly cut the air.
"The Eternal Maiden"
T. Everett Harré

Related words: hissingly irritating, hissing sound, hissing noise, hissing in ears

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