Hushed Meaning in English
word · lemma: hush
Definition
Very quiet or made silent, as if people are trying not to make noise. Often used to describe a place, voice, or situation that is calm and still.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes environments, voices, or tones in a gentle or respectful silence, not negative. Common in 'hushed voice', 'hushed room', or 'hushed whispers'. Not used for objects or mechanical silence.
Spanish: silencioso - calladoPortuguese (BR): silencioso - caladoPortuguese (PT): silencioso - caladoChinese (Simplified): 寂静的 - 安静的Chinese (Traditional): 寂靜的 - 安靜的Hindi: शांत - दबा हुआArabic: هادئ - صامتBengali: শান্ত - নিস্তব্ধRussian: приглушённый - затихшийJapanese: 静かな - 静まり返ったVietnamese: im lặng - lặng yênKorean: 조용한 - 숙연한Turkish: sessiz - sakinUrdu: پرسکون - خاموشIndonesian: hening - sunyi
Example Sentences
The classroom was hushed before the exam began.
basic
She spoke in a hushed voice so she wouldn't wake the baby.
basic
There was a hushed silence in the theater when the movie started.
basic
After the shocking news, the room fell into a hushed stillness.
natural
They exchanged hushed whispers about the surprise party.
natural
A hushed crowd listened as the speaker took the stage.
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