hushed
Translation
quiet, silent, subdued
Examples
They spoke in hushed tones.
They spoke in hushed tones.
A hushed atmosphere filled the library.
A hushed atmosphere filled the library.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a quiet (noun) They spoke in hushed tones.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quiet, silent, subdued, low; Antonyms: loud, noisy
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'hush', used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Imagine a place where everyone is saying 'hush' - the result is a 'hushed' atmosphere.