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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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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
Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
While its skyline and tree canopy share visual prominence from the rooms, both are soon forgotten in the hushed Old Hollywood panache of its supper club, The Betty.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The conversations took on a hushed, tense tone.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Though usually best appreciated in hushed versions, the glorious vocalizing of this trio captivates.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
When asked the first question by a media member, Daniels answered in a hushed tone.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Nov. 2025
The jury lounge vibe is a cross between a busy airport terminal and a hushed library, so pack accordingly.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025
The hushed cool of a library in the summer.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 Nov. 2025
Penny Dreadful star Eva Green will make her debut as Wednesday's (Jenna Ortega) Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025
Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Mendoza hushed any critics in the Rose Bowl, providing both the stats and the subtle moments.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Inside, the mood was hushed, reverent.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
The murky glass atriums that soar over the retail corridors, now hushed and sleepy.
—Hazlitt, 10 Dec. 2025
Other times it's hushed as people take it all in and use the moment to reflect.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Nov. 2025
The vibe is hushed and calming.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
When Florida arrived in the locker room after falling to USF 18-16 in upset fashion Saturday, the few conversations that persisted were hushed.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
This was a somber visit, and the group was reverent, hushed.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Few sounds break the hushed winter spell of this 280-acre retreat surrounded by North Woods.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
While its skyline and tree canopy share visual prominence from the rooms, both are soon forgotten in the hushed Old Hollywood panache of its supper club, The Betty.
—Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
The conversations took on a hushed, tense tone.
—Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025
Though usually best appreciated in hushed versions, the glorious vocalizing of this trio captivates.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
When asked the first question by a media member, Daniels answered in a hushed tone.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 28 Nov. 2025
The jury lounge vibe is a cross between a busy airport terminal and a hushed library, so pack accordingly.
—Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025
The hushed cool of a library in the summer.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 26 Nov. 2025
Penny Dreadful star Eva Green will make her debut as Wednesday's (Jenna Ortega) Aunt Ophelia, who's been spoken about in hushed whispers throughout season 2.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
The air is hushed, the water glassy.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Mendoza hushed any critics in the Rose Bowl, providing both the stats and the subtle moments.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Inside, the mood was hushed, reverent.
—Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
The murky glass atriums that soar over the retail corridors, now hushed and sleepy.
—Hazlitt, 10 Dec. 2025
Other times it's hushed as people take it all in and use the moment to reflect.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 17 Nov. 2025
The vibe is hushed and calming.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 13 Oct. 2025
When Florida arrived in the locker room after falling to USF 18-16 in upset fashion Saturday, the few conversations that persisted were hushed.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
This was a somber visit, and the group was reverent, hushed.
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
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The lightweight fabric is also quiet, so you won’t be awoken from crinkling material.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The family settled in a quiet residential street of older homes and multifamily buildings, some front porches festooned with pride flags still twinkling with holiday lights.—
Michael Biesecker,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man, a tranquil church becomes the scene of a shocking (and seemingly impossible) murder.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Corn Islands Flung more than 40 miles off the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua, the Corn Islands have long been spoken of by in-the-know travelers looking for a truly tranquil escape.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The price of a carton of eggs has soared in recent years because of the ongoing outbreak of avian flu, but has since cooled, dropping nearly 21% on an annual basis in December.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Ryan Odom era of Virginia basketball is off to a resoundingly positive start, and even a triple-overtime loss to archrival Virginia Tech has not cooled hopes of competing for a regular-season championship.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jena asked, for which she was shushed), that was spotted and strong enough to kill a man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The mayor called on the community to remain peaceful in the aftermath.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But once inside, as the crackling fire quickly warms you up, there’s no better feeling after hours on the trail than dropping your backpack on the floor, taking off your boots and settling in for a few days of peaceful escape.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Opposite a serene Rooney Mara and a raging Claire Foy, Buckley is a lone dissenting voice in Sarah Polley’s heart-wrenching portrait of a group of women and girls in an isolated Mennonite colony who are debating how to respond to a series of brutal attacks from the men in their community.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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The serene pool and hot tub area is no different, decorated with native plants and nestled into the landscape; the walls encasing the pool deck are a nearly identical hue to the surrounding mountains.—
Kristine Thomason,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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As Jaclyn and Kate wax poetic about a dream vacation that never happened, Laurie’s weary, silent glances seem to tee up an explosive confrontation.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Tisdale refused to stay silent, and texted the group after being left behind on another plan.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Hushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushed. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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