HUSHED Synonyms: 218 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in quiet

free from disturbing noise or uproar entered the hushed interior of the Gothic church

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as in tranquil

free from storms or physical disturbance the hushed lake was smooth as glass the morning after the storm

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as in quieted

mostly or entirely without sound a hushed sickroom

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as in confidential

not known or meant to be known by the general populace hushed negotiations between the two countries

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hushed

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verb

past tense of hush

as in cooled

to become still and orderly the whole room hushed when the queen made her entrance

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as in quieted (down)

to stop talking the principal asked the children to hush and pay attention during the ceremony

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as in shushed

to stop the noise or speech of he tried to hush the baby by making a lot of silly faces

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Recent Examples of hushed

Adjective

The smell of freshly ground espresso and incense fills the air, and staff speak to patients in hushed, discreet tones, almost as if discussing state secrets. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 There was a buzz of excitement, but a hushed atmosphere with post-practice interviews and a Burrow news conference unfolding. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Palmer himself paced the room on a phone call, doling out smiles of encouragement and inspiring a hushed reverence in his wake. — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 The two continued to speak about the homicide in hushed tones, authorities said. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026 In a hushed environment, the buds' passive isolation is often sufficient. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 Everyone in town seemed to walk through that day in a daze; Leslie’s name was spoken in hushed whispers. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026 Running that corner of the internet is the SIE crew, who have been dropping ghostly sub-10-minute EPs semi-regularly that really dial in on their hushed mania. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026 Museum staff and British and French diplomats who had been watching in hushed silence broke into applause. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

Verb

Salesforce has clearly hushed the skeptics on Wednesday night. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026 The impact is lavish yet hushed; welcoming yet sharply articulated. — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 2 Aug. 2026 But within the cozy world of footballing governance, any dissent was mostly hushed—except in Norway. — Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026 Behind the station doors are 150 polished European-style rooms, hushed corridors and a few magnificent surprises. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The years have only intensified Zimmerman’s mournful, hushed vocal performance, and Dream Me a Dream often plays out like a bedtime story spun by a beloved elder, accompanied by soft strings, shakers, and even a synth or two. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026 Or will the hype get hushed in short order? — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 June 2026 Tima said the event opened up the eyes of many attendees about domestic violence, a conversation that is typically hushed in Caribbean households. — Miami Herald, 16 May 2026 Maggie saw couples pointing, whispering hushed opinions to each other. — Literary Hub, 8 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hushed

Adjective

Industry sources said Pemsel’s exit has been planned for some time, and that the BFC has already been running a quiet, monthslong search for his successor.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Libra September 23 – October 22 The private thought looping in the background may need a quiet place to land.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of quiet

Adjective

Bedrooms are tranquil and restorative, with clean lines, balconies, and mountain views that create a sense of space.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Located right across the water from Miami, Key Biscayne is filled with tranquil experiences in nature, delicious dining options with incredible views of the water, and even a little bit of history to explore.

— Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

Definition of tranquil

Adjective

The issue becomes much more serious if someone with confidential advance knowledge uses that information for personal financial gain.

— Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
In May 2022, the SEC said, Wolfe contacted Satsky seeking confidential updates on the regulatory approval process.

— Chase Jordan August 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of confidential

Verb

The dew point indicated the temperature at which the air needs to be cooled, according to the NWS.

— Noe Padilla, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
At the heart of the bike is a 581 cc four-stroke parallel-twin engine from BMW's long-standing Chinese manufacturing partner, Loncin, that’s liquid-cooled and pumps out roughly 64 hp.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of cooled

Verb

But the payments dried up in March 2026, and by April, MGM Excavating was off the job and owed nearly $4 million, much of which was earmarked for its subcontractors.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
That’s because New Mexico has been hammered by persistent drought, and large swaths of the Rio Grande have dried up in the central part of the state.

— Will Weissert, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of dried up

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As the moment unfolded, Savannah shushed the future king and even briefly placed her hand over his mouth in an effort to keep him composed.

— Staff Author, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The Giants offense got shushed Wednesday night by Shohei Ohtani, and their hitters went down almost as quietly against right-hander Emmet Sheehan.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 15 May 2026

Definition of shushed

Adjective

Her biggest concern is that creating an academy modeled after the military service academies would conflate what NASA does—the peaceful, civil exploration of space—with military activities undertaken by the US Space Force.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Indigenous leaders played a prominent role in protests demanding the resignation of Porras and the peaceful transfer of power to Arévalo.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

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