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hushed vs quiet

quiet vs hushed

hushed is not a noun while quiet is a noun.

hushed and quiet both are adjectives.

hushed is not a verb while quiet is a verb.

hushed is not an adverb while quiet is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hushed No Yes No No
quiet Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, hushed and quiet are synonyms defined as:
  • hushed and quiet: in a softened tone
Other synonyms of hushed include muted, subdued.
hushed (noun) quiet (noun)
a disposition free from stress or emotion
the absence of sound
a period of calm weather
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
hushed (adjective) quiet (adjective)
in a softened tone free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
(of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
in a softened tone
not showy or obtrusive
hushed (verb) quiet (verb)
make calm or still
become quiet or quieter
hushed (adverb) quiet (adverb)
with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')
Difference between hushed and quiet

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