1
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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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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as in cooled
to become still and orderly
the whole room hushed when the queen made her entrance
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as in quieted (down)
to stop talking
the principal asked the children to hush and pay attention during the ceremony
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Recent Examples of hushed
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
The overall mood remains one of hushed sophistication.
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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.
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David Remnick,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
The music was extremely toned down, delivering a wonderfully hushed and intimate vibe.
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Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Doors of hushed rooms swung open, and the celebration permeated deafening silence.
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Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
At the time, the diagnosis was much more taboo, discussed only with hushed, fearful voices.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
The Spa After a day of sightseeing, guests can retreat to the hushed, subterranean spa, with a Finnish sauna, hammam, and an intimate pool area cocooned under a curving ceiling.
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Alia Akkam,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
The wild, hushed world of Wellington may not be hidden behind those gates for long.
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Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
The same idea is being explored elsewhere in London, though not always with the same hushed, Westminster polish.
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Lela London,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Tage Thompson’s voice was hushed when speaking to reporters.
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Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households.
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Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other.
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Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
Inside the main museum, the galleries are hushed and sunlit, the light filtered through Renzo Piano’s famous roof.
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Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
The atmosphere was hushed and businesslike; this was a routine pretrial hearing, and only a few other spectators joined me in the gallery.
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Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
The rattle inside his body that had played the white noise to his life was hushed.
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Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Not a hushed and reverent scene at all, lively and fun.
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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
The music was extremely toned down, delivering a wonderfully hushed and intimate vibe.
—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Doors of hushed rooms swung open, and the celebration permeated deafening silence.
—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
At the time, the diagnosis was much more taboo, discussed only with hushed, fearful voices.
—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
The Spa After a day of sightseeing, guests can retreat to the hushed, subterranean spa, with a Finnish sauna, hammam, and an intimate pool area cocooned under a curving ceiling.
—
Alia Akkam,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
The wild, hushed world of Wellington may not be hidden behind those gates for long.
—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
7 May 2026
Verb
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
The same idea is being explored elsewhere in London, though not always with the same hushed, Westminster polish.
—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Tage Thompson’s voice was hushed when speaking to reporters.
—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 May 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
The atmosphere was hushed and businesslike; this was a routine pretrial hearing, and only a few other spectators joined me in the gallery.
—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
The rattle inside his body that had played the white noise to his life was hushed.
—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
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Prosecutors also alleged King fathered a child through an extra-marital affair and threatened the child’s mother to keep quiet.
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But he is viewed by Labour supporters as a more effective, optimistic and plain-speaking communicator than Starmer, who's quiet, lawyerly manner has consistently failed to connect with the public's national mood.
Adjective
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Lucy is very isolated in this superficially tranquil domestic setting, separated from friends, far from her mother, dependent on Philip, and not even entirely fluent in German.
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The Orangery, one of nearly a dozen gardens, provides an exotic and tranquil refuge to recovery from the adrenaline.
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Coffin came up with the 1920s backdrop – an era that saw cinema shift from silent films to talkies — and did something the franchise rarely permits — make something personal.
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The Rangers offense was silent during the beginning of the game, while the defense held together.
Adjective
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Tehran has not allowed the IAEA access to its nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and the United States during a 12-day war in June 2025, according to a confidential IAEA report circulated to member states and seen by AP in February.
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Together, the groups provide policy education, confidential support, community programming and connections to campus resources.
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Every processor, networking part, and high-performance computing element is cooled by liquid in a closed-loop system.
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As Brazil gets ready to play Scotland on Wednesday, temperatures have cooled slightly thanks to a third of an inch of rainfall.
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Her last album, Survivor, had come out in 2018, months before Floyd’s death, and though she’s been writing and recording songs since the 1970s, her well of inspiration had dried up.
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But as Tomorrow’s wholesale business faltered against a challenging industry backdrop, Coperni claims this cashflow dried up.
Verb
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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.
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The Giants offense got shushed Wednesday night by Shohei Ohtani, and their hitters went down almost as quietly against right-hander Emmet Sheehan.
Adjective
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By Sunday afternoon, the park was peaceful, with some residents setting up a Father's Day lunch while men nearby were playing cards.
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The view is extraordinary, but the experience is far from peaceful in peak season.
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