hushed

Example Sentences

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Seeing the movie in a hushed theater is ideal; viewing it at home would almost certainly bring in distractions that would dilute the experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Later, in the airport terminal, a slim, silver-haired conference attendee confirmed the snippets of hushed chatter I’d overheard in the Bellagio’s hallways.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

Japan's emperor is generally treated with hushed reverence, but one man stripped away all decorum -- quite literally -- during a New Year's event on Friday, local media reported.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

It was only after assurances that their identities would be kept anonymous that some men agreed to be interviewed, speaking in hushed tones.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025

In a hushed voice, she said, “You can’t use magic here.”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack