1 (of a place) quiet because nobody is talking; much quieter than usual:
A hushed courtroom listened as the boy gave evidence.
2 [usuallybeforenoun] (of voices) speaking very quietly:
a hushed tone / voice / whisper * They were deep in hushed conversation.
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