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hushedly

  • a word derived from hush.
    hush
    interjection
    (used as a command to be silent or quiet.)
  • a word derived from hushed.
    hushed
    adjective
    (of speech) deliberately quiet, especially when silence is prudent, respectful, or requested.

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"It's the same among my people," Dworn said hushedly.

From World of the Drone by Robert Abernathy

The Serenade wailed itself into silence with one last hushedly exquisite tone.

From Black Caesar's Clan : a Florida Mystery Story by Albert Payson Terhune

Madame de Farrington kissed her brother at leaving him, as was natural; and under her caress his stalwart person shuddered, but not in repugnance; and the Queen went away singing hushedly.

From Chivalry by James Branch Cabell