Synonyms for hushed

Most common

quiet · still · muted · subdued

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Adjective

Antonyms

clamorous

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Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Very quiet; expressed using soft tones.

   So awe-inspiring was the sight that we spoke only in hushed whispers.

Example sentences

• muted From the tunnel came the muted sound of a train whistle.
• subdued The policemen subdued Tom and handcuffed him.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

still¹, quiet², muted²

7 letters

subdued², halcyon³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (quiet² = 2 syllables).