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What (who) is hushed - definition
![Sketch map of the development of the [[Dolaucothi Gold Mines]] in [[Carmarthenshire]], south Wales, showing hushing fed by aqueducts.](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Dolaucothimap4.jpg?width=200 "Sketch map of the development of the [[Dolaucothi Gold Mines]] in [[Carmarthenshire]], south Wales, showing hushing fed by aqueducts.")
![Small tank A near north opencast at the Roman [[Dolaucothi Gold Mines]] in [[Carmarthenshire]], Wales: the person is standing within the reservoir bank, which has eroded over the years](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Tank A, Dol.jpg?width=200 "Small tank A near north opencast at the Roman [[Dolaucothi Gold Mines]] in [[Carmarthenshire]], Wales: the person is standing within the reservoir bank, which has eroded over the years")
hushed
1.
A hushed place is peaceful and much quieter and calmer than usual.
The house seemed muted, hushed as if it had been deserted...
= quiet
? noisy
ADJ
2.
A hushed voice or hushed conversation is very quiet.
We discussed the situation in hushed whispers.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
Hushing
Hushing is an ancient and historic mining method using a flood or torrent of water to reveal mineral veins. The method was applied in several ways, both in prospecting for ores, and for their exploitation.
Examples of use of hushed
1. The hushed exclusivity heralded something special.
2. "It was just heartbreaking," she told the hushed auditorium.
3. She called her boyfriend and spoke in hushed tones.
4. "C‘mon, mate," he urged the bird in hushed tones.
5. The first time ever, we were told in hushed tones.