Hushed
Pronunciation: /ˈhʌʃt/
Hushed (adjective)
- Made very quiet or silent, often to create a calm atmosphere.
- Spoken in a low voice, often to avoid disturbing others.
Examples
- The room was hushed during the presentation.
- She spoke in hushed whispers to avoid waking the baby.
Common collocations: hushed tones, hushed atmosphere, hushed voice, hushed conversation