Pronunciation: /hʌʃ/
noun a state or condition of quietness or silence
A1 The baby fell asleep to the hush of the lullaby.
A2 She placed a finger to her lips, signaling for everyone to hush.
B1 The hush in the library was broken by the sound of a book dropping.
B2 The hush that fell over the courtroom indicated the seriousness of the trial.
C1 The hush of the forest at night was both eerie and peaceful.
C2 The hush of the audience before the performance began added to the anticipation.
verb to make or become quiet or silent
A1 Please hush your voice in the library.
A2 She hushed the baby by rocking him gently.
B1 The teacher hushed the class before starting the exam.
B2 The audience hushed as the performer took the stage.
C1 The manager hushed the rumors about layoffs in the company.
C2 The diplomat hushed the crowd with his powerful speech.
formal The librarian asked everyone to hush as people were studying in the library.
informal Hush! I'm trying to concentrate here.
slang Hey, hush up! I'm trying to hear what they're saying.
figurative The falling snow hushed the bustling city, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
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