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hushed

[hʌʃt]

hushed Definition

  • 1(of a person or their manner) noticeably quiet or subdued
  • 2(of a place) almost completely silent because nothing is happening or because people are talking only in whispers

Using hushed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hushed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The audience was hushed as the performer took the stage.

  • Example

    The hushed library was only interrupted by the sound of pages turning.

  • Example

    The hushed conversation between the two friends made it difficult for others to hear what they were saying.

hushed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hushed

Antonyms for hushed

Phrases with hushed

  • hushed tones

    speaking in a quiet, subdued voice

    Example

    They spoke in hushed tones so as not to wake the baby.

  • a feeling of quietness and stillness in a place

    Example

    The hushed atmosphere in the church was broken only by the sound of the choir singing.

  • hushed up

    kept secret or hidden from public knowledge

    Example

    The scandal was hushed up by the company's management.

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Summary: hushed in Brief

'Hushed' [hʌʃt] describes a person or manner that is noticeably quiet or subdued, or a place that is almost completely silent. It can refer to a quiet audience, a silent library, or a whispered conversation. 'Hushed' is often used in phrases like 'hushed tones,' 'hushed atmosphere,' and 'hushed up.'