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hushed
This term describes a specific quality of silence that is often intentional or expectant. When applied to voices, it suggests a deliberate effort to be quiet, typically to maintain secrecy, show respect, or avoid disturbing others. It carries a more atmospheric and emotional weight than the simple word "quiet."
In the context of an environment or a crowd, it implies a sudden or heavy stillness. This often signals a transition in mood, such as the anticipation before a major announcement or the solemnity of a funeral. It evokes a sense of tension or reverence rather than just the absence of noise.
Meanings
Examples
They spoke in hushed tones so the baby would not wake up.
Keep your voice hushed while we are in the library.
A hushed silence fell over the crowd as the judge entered the room.
The forest was hushed under a thick blanket of fresh snow.
We must keep this conversation hushed until the official announcement.
We must keep this conversation hushed until the official announcement.
The cathedral was hushed and smelled of ancient incense.
I can hear their hushed whispers coming from the hallway.
Everything became hushed for a moment before the explosion.
Everything became hushed for a moment before the explosion.