MEANING
Very quiet or still, as if movement or sound has been deliberately subdued.
Use it for
Create a quiet atmosphere that seems intentionally held in check.Use reduced sound to make a place feel expectant or reverent.
Words that belong together
- hushed room
- hushed voice
- hushed stillness
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The hushed courtyard seemed to hold its breath beneath the empty balconies.
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- hushed
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Usage notes
Hushed can describe sound, a place, or a mood; the silence may be reverent, fearful, or simply quiet depending on context.
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