Hushed

6 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Spoken or sounding in a quiet, subdued tone, creating an atmosphere of calm, reverence, or secrecy.

“They spoke in hushed tones so as not to wake the sleeping children nearby.”

Related Words

Synonyms

mutedsubduedquiet

Antonyms

loud noisystridentclamorous

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

The SH digraph in the middle is key, USHED pattern also appears in gushed, rushed, and blushed

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points, H scores 4 and appears twice, making the SH digraph together very efficient

Words Related to Hushed

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “hushed” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

pushed

Words you can make from Hushed

Shorter words formed from the letters in “hushed”.

shedu deus dues dush edhs hued hues huse hush shed sued used

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