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hushed

/hʌʃt/
verb
  1. To become quiet.

  2. To make quiet.

  3. To appease; to allay; to soothe.

adjective
  1. Very quiet; expressed using soft tones.

    "So awe-inspiring was the sight that we spoke only in hushed whispers."

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