adj, verb ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of hush form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   Very quiet; expressed using soft tones.

   "So awe-inspiring was the sight that we spoke only in hushed whispers."

Adjective

1. 1
   in a softened tone wordnet

Synonyms

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Example

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"She got into the room with hushed steps."

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