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Definition of hushed adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

hushed

adjective
 
/hʌʃt/
 
/hʌʃt/
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  1. (of a place) quiet because nobody is talking; much quieter than usual
    • A hushed courtroom listened as the boy gave evidence.
  2. [usually before noun] (of voices) speaking very quietly
    • a hushed whisper
    • They were deep in hushed conversation.
    • They spoke in hushed tones.
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