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Meaning of hushed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hushed

Pronunciation:/hʌʃt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To become quiet.

  2. To make quiet.

  3. To appease; to allay; to soothe.

  4. To clear off soil and other materials overlying the bedrock.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Very quiet; expressed using soft tones.

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