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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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed
Adjective
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After a period of quiet, Adultery is Poison Pen’s debut commission.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025 -
While a flurry of trades and new contracts marked an early start to free agency this week, the Chargers have stayed quiet.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nowadays, this tranquil stretch of sand in southwest Koh Samui is lined by tourist accommodations, including the lavish InterContinental Koh Samui Resort.—
Ronan O'Connell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Feb. 2025
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What started off as a tranquil moment of solitude turned into a disaster, as the Labrador showed no understanding of personal space.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and a federal-district court both ruled that prosecutors had not violated Holberg's rights by failing to disclose Kirkpatrick's status as a confidential informant.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The size of the total reserve is confidential, but estimates are commonly in the hundreds of millions of tons.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Looking forward A number of sectors cooled, while others heated up.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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But the anger that fueled once-unthinkable scenes of vandalism has cooled.—
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This boutique property offers it all—four-poster beds, roaring fireplaces, and plenty of mature gardens for peaceful afternoon strolls.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security's lawless decision to arrest him solely because of his peaceful anti-genocide activism represents a blatant attack on the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech, immigration laws, and the very humanity of Palestinians.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Grateful Pie provides a serene and picturesque setting for visitors to enjoy delicious food and beverages.—
Ed Semmler,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Davila had named the serene guest rooms after her siblings, nieces and nephews — The Tito, fashioned after youngest brother Tito who likes to fix things, had a saw, hammer, wrenches and other tools on a wall and a bicycle holding up the bathroom vanity.—
Norma Meyer,
Orange County Register,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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After several minutes the second officer came and, again, Pike kept silent.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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The event will also include silent and live auctions, delicious food and drink, and joyous community, according to a news release.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Officers are being compensated for their time through a private contract with UnitedHealthcare, according to the KSTP report.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The content creator has since made her Instagram private and appears to have deactivated her TikTok (samstrays_somewhere) account.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Hushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hushed. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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