adj
hushed
huhsht
Hushed (adj) means Very quiet; spoken softly. Example: “They spoke in hushed tones so as not to wake the baby.”
adj
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Very quiet; spoken softly.
"So awe-inspiring was the sight that we spoke only in hushed whispers."
"They spoke in hushed tones so as not to wake the baby."
How to use hushed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishQuiet and subdued, especially describing voices or an atmosphere.
Common pairings
hushed tones
hushed silence
hushed voices
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- Comparative
- more hushed
- Superlative
- most hushed
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What does “hushed” mean?
The word “hushed” means very quiet; spoken softly. In plain terms, quiet and subdued, especially describing voices or an atmosphere.
How do you pronounce “hushed”?
“Hushed” is pronounced huhsht (/hʌʃt/ in IPA).
How do you use “hushed” in a sentence?
Here is “hushed” used in a sentence: “They spoke in hushed tones so as not to wake the baby.”
What part of speech is “hushed”?
“Hushed” is an adjective.
