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hushed

/hʌʃt/ adjective · British & US
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What does hushed mean?

adjective

Having a low, quiet sound; spoken or made in a low, quiet voice. Used to describe a quiet or secretive atmosphere.

Example

"The hushed tones in the library helped the students focus on their studies."

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