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adjective

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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar entered the hushed interior of the Gothic church

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2
as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance the hushed lake was smooth as glass the morning after the storm

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3
as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound a hushed sickroom

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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace hushed negotiations between the two countries

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hushed

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verb

past tense of hush
1
as in cooled
to become still and orderly the whole room hushed when the queen made her entrance

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2
as in quieted (down)
to stop talking the principal asked the children to hush and pay attention during the ceremony

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3
as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of he tried to hush the baby by making a lot of silly faces

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Recent Examples of hushed
Adjective
The two continued to speak about the homicide in hushed tones, authorities said. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 In a hushed environment, the buds' passive isolation is often sufficient. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 Everyone in town seemed to walk through that day in a daze; Leslie’s name was spoken in hushed whispers. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 Running that corner of the internet is the SIE crew, who have been dropping ghostly sub-10-minute EPs semi-regularly that really dial in on their hushed mania. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026 Museum staff and British and French diplomats who had been watching in hushed silence broke into applause. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026 The overall mood remains one of hushed sophistication. — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Strangers fall into hushed conversation about the state of Jalen Brunson’s knee and Mitchell Robinson’s pinkie. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Verb
The impact is lavish yet hushed; welcoming yet sharply articulated. — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 2 Aug. 2026 But within the cozy world of footballing governance, any dissent was mostly hushed—except in Norway. — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026 Behind the station doors are 150 polished European-style rooms, hushed corridors and a few magnificent surprises. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026 Or will the hype get hushed in short order? — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 June 2026 Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households. — Miami Herald, 16 May 2026 Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other. — Literary Hub, 8 May 2026 Inside the main museum, the galleries are hushed and sunlit, the light filtered through Renzo Piano’s famous roof. — Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
  1. quiet
  2. tranquil
  3. silent
  4. confidential
  5. cooled
  6. dried up
  7. shushed
  8. peaceful
Adjective
  • The current resurgence of tennis necklaces reflects the rise of quiet luxury and a growing appetite for investment purchasing and dressing.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Jung provides discreet, ever-changing services for powerful clients, solving problems with meticulous planning and quiet efficiency.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of quiet
Adjective
  • Bedrooms are tranquil and restorative, with clean lines, balconies, and mountain views that create a sense of space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
  • Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Definition of tranquil
Adjective
  • For a moment, the world was still and silent, save for a flock of birds flying low over the water.
    — Annissa Durar, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026
  • After his father’s death, strong and silent Mauro hires a farm hand to work alongside him.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of silent
Adjective
  • People who hold more senior positions in the system, or who have access to confidential information, generally have tighter restrictions placed upon them, according to several sources familiar with the matter and open government announcements.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • SpaceX has requested to keep the photos of the device, along with the user manual, confidential over the next 180 days.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of confidential
Verb
  • While temperatures cooled slightly on Friday, many parts of the country have seen little to no rain for weeks.
    — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Tensions over the Conowingo Dam have cooled between leaders in rural Maryland counties, state officials, and dam owner Constellation Energy.
    — Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of cooled
Verb
  • Democratic activists balked, Hilton stepped down and investments dried up.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The town saw a steady drop in population as job opportunities dried up.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of dried up
Verb
  • As the moment unfolded, Savannah shushed the future king and even briefly placed her hand over his mouth in an effort to keep him composed.
    — Staff Author, InStyle, 13 June 2026
  • The Giants offense got shushed Wednesday night by Shohei Ohtani, and their hitters went down almost as quietly against right-hander Emmet Sheehan.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Definition of shushed
Adjective
  • The work that Afghan women are doing today is essential to preserving the possibility of a peaceful and economically viable Afghanistan.
    — Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Culiacán—even during its most peaceful stretches—has been a prime example.
    — Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of peaceful

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