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hushed

|hushed|

B2

/hʌʃt/

(hush)

quiet

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
hushhusheshusheshushedhushedhushinghushes
Etymology
Etymology Information

'hushed' originates from the English word 'hush', which is an imitative word mimicking the sound used to quiet someone.

Historical Evolution

'Hush' has been used in English since the 16th century, evolving from the Middle English 'husht'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to quiet someone or something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a calm and quiet atmosphere.

The library was hushed as everyone focused on their studies.

Synonyms

quietsilentcalm

Antonyms

noisyloud

Adjective 2

made silent or quiet.

The crowd hushed as the speaker took the stage.

Synonyms

mutedsubdued

Antonyms

boisterousclamorous

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Idioms

hushed tones

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39