hushed
Translation
very quiet, silent
Examples
They spoke in hushed tones.
They spoke in hushed tones.
A hushed silence fell over the crowd.
A hushed silence fell over the crowd.
Grammar Patterns
((hushed + noun)) very quiet They spoke in hushed tones.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quiet, silent, subdued; Antonyms: loud, noisy
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb 'to hush'.
Memory Tips
Think of a place that has been 'hushed' - made quiet.