Hushed

Characterized by or creating a state of quietude and subdued intensity. 'Hushed' describes a scene, atmosphere, or sound environment where noise is significantly reduced, often implying a sense of anticipation, reverence, or secrecy. It goes beyond simple silence, suggesting a deliberate or imposed suppression of sound, fostering an environment where subtle sounds become prominent and a feeling of expectancy or solemnity prevails. The term can also denote a deliberate act of making someone or something quiet.

Hushed meaning with examples

• The concert hall became Hushed as the conductor raised his baton, all eyes fixed on him, a collective breath held in anticipation of the opening notes that would soon fill the air.
• A Hushed reverence fell over the crowd as the coffin was carried past, each person mindful of the solemnity of the moment, a silent tribute to the deceased.
• She Hushed the children with a gentle 'shush,' her finger to her lips, trying to preserve the surprise birthday party she was secretly preparing in the next room.
• The forest was Hushed after the snowfall, the thick blanket of white absorbing all sound, creating an almost ethereal and unnervingly peaceful atmosphere, quiet and serene.