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Definition of hushed

hushed

/hʌʃt/
hushed
Adverb:hushedly
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• adjective

1

Having become or been made very quiet, muted, or still, especially in a way that suggests reverence, secrecy, or anticipation (of a voice, sound, or place).

Example

"The visitors spoke in hushed tones as they walked through the ancient cathedral."

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• Rhymes for hushed

• Nearby Words

husbandry
hush
hushabye
hushed
hushpuppy
husk
husker

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the late 14th century as the Middle English adjective 'huyst' or 'husht', it was originally an imitative interjection demanding silence that was later reanalyzed as a past-participle adjective, from which the verb 'hush' was subsequently back-formed.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hushed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hushed
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