verb
past tense of hush, meaning to make someone or something quiet or silent
adjective
making very little noise; quiet
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The room fell hushed as the speaker began their presentation.
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We spoke in hushed tones so as not to disturb the sleeping baby.
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The party was so hushed, we had to sneak in through the back door.
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The beauty of the scene left us all in hushed awe.