adj

hushed

huhsht

Hushed (adj) means Very quiet; spoken softly. Example: “They spoke in hushed tones so as not to wake the baby.”

adj

Very quiet; spoken softly.

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

How to use hushed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishQuiet and subdued, especially describing voices or an atmosphere.

Common pairings

hushed tones hushed silence hushed voices

more hushed comparative, most hushed superlative

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

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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.