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adjective

Definition of hushednext
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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3
as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound a hushed sickroom

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4
as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace hushed negotiations between the two countries

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hushed

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verb

past tense of hush
1
as in cooled
to become still and orderly the whole room hushed when the queen made her entrance

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2
as in quieted (down)
to stop talking the principal asked the children to hush and pay attention during the ceremony

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as in shushed
to stop the noise or speech of he tried to hush the baby by making a lot of silly faces

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
  1. quiet
  2. tranquil
  3. confidential
  4. cooled
  5. peaceful
  6. serene
  7. silent
  8. private
Adjective
  • Mikko Rantanen spoke bluntly about Nichushkin, saying the quiet part out loud.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Find a quiet spot away from city lights, lay back, and enjoy the cosmos while sharing stories with friends.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of quiet
Adjective
  • The Adults-Only concept is catered to couples, offering a tranquil environment with private areas designed for relaxation, perfect after the wedding festivities have finished.
    Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Dinner was a feast of arctic char and skagen at the inn’s 130-year-old restaurant, which is open until Christmas and was distinctly tranquil after the summer rush.
    Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of tranquil
Adjective
  • Santa Clara Vice Mayor Anthony Becker, who is expected to go to trial soon for allegedly leaking a confidential civil grand jury report and lying about it, trailed far behind after Election night in his quest for reelection against political newcomer Kelly Cox.
    Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Any vendor that accesses or stores your sensitive, protected or confidential data must be thoroughly evaluated.
    Paul Blough, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of confidential
Verb
  • That is becoming a necessity given the TV drama biz has cooled.
    Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Dry hopping involves adding hops to beer after the wort has cooled, typically during fermentation or conditioning.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of cooled
Adjective
  • Trump returns to White House for symbolic meeting President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden today in a symbolic White House ceremony meant to signal the peaceful transfer of power.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The system proved incapable of punishing Trump personally for his concerted, multifaceted refusal to accept his defeat and accept a peaceful transfer of power in 2020.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of peaceful
Adjective
  • Housing up to 14 people, a group of friends or family reunion can enjoy a comfortable space in a serene setting.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The figure’s serene posture against the backdrop of the ocean resonated deeply with them, leading to quiet contemplation.
    Laura Parker, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of serene
Adjective
  • Wearing a dark grey suit, Williams mostly sat silent and stared ahead as the Trans’ relatives spoke Tuesday.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease.
    Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of silent
Adjective
  • In late September, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to establish a new medical school with public and private funding in Kern County, which spans Bakersfield and the southern Central Valley.
    Sally C. Pipes, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Moreover, the net ban is protected by the constitution already, similar to private property rights.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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