Hushed

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌʃt/

Hushed (adjective)

  1. Made very quiet or silent, often to create a calm atmosphere.
  2. 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

Synonyms of Hushed

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Hushed

  • Describes a high volume of sound.
  • Indicates a lot of sound or commotion.