in a softened tone; "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand
A hushed voice or hushed conversation is very quiet. We discussed the situation in hushed whispers. quiet because people are listening, waiting to hear something, or talking quietly
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
in a softened tone; "hushed voices"; "muted trumpets"; "a subdued whisper"; "a quiet reprimand"