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Adjectives commonly used to describe "hush" — vivid descriptors for richer, more specific prose.
(adj)
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.
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(of distance or position; also figurative) Extending, reaching or positioned far from a point of reference, especially downwards.
(by extension) Deeply serious and sombre; grave.
(informal) Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic.
Marked by expectation.
Having difficulty breathing; gasping.
Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
(usually not comparable) No longer living; deceased. (Also used as a noun.)
Lasting for only a moment.
Deadly, fatal, causing death.
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
Very deep; very serious.
Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
Very bad.
With little or no sound; free of disturbing noise.
Showing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful.
Specifically, giving indication of a coming ill; being an evil omen
Filled with awe.
(n)
(linguistics, uncountable) The property of indicating the point in time at which an action or state of being occurs or exists.
(v)
(transitive) To make whole or entire.
Easily giving way under pressure.
Characterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.
Of a characteristic: extreme or very high or strong in degree; severe; also, excessive, towering.
Marked or characterized by respect
Inspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird.
Free of restrictions, limitations, qualifications or conditions; unconditional.
Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
Of short duration; happening quickly.
Causing death; lethal.
Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.
Having an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
Showing or characterized by reverence; respectful.
Without fault or mistake; without flaw, of supreme quality.
Not natural.
To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
Very unpleasant; disagreeable.
Difficult to understand.
Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.
Restless; disturbed by pain, anxiety.
Causing pain or distress, either physical or mental.
Common to all members of a group or class.
Genuinely horrific, awful, or alarming; dangerous, risky.
Tasting of sugars.
Very large or wide (literally or figuratively).
Not at war; not disturbed by strife or turmoil.
Not usual, out of the ordinary.
Minor; small in amount
Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
(colloquial, Canada, US, Australia) Excellent, exciting, remarkable.
Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
Unable to act or respond; dazed; shocked.
Surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant.
Having a feeling of anxiety or disquietude; extremely concerned, especially about something that will happen in the future or that is unknown.
Of a somewhat high temperature, often but not always connoting that the high temperature is pleasant rather than uncomfortable.
Primary; original.
Under tension; tense.
(of a thing) Having a low temperature.
(informal, of a person) Knowing what to do and how to behave; behaving with effortless and enviable style and panache; considered popular by others.
(of a person) Peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety.
Able to be perceived, sensed, or discerned.
Of a colour between black and white, having neutral hue and intermediate brightness.
Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress.
Moving with speed, rapidity or swiftness, or capable of doing so; rapid; fast.
Of or relating to the drama.
Very strong; possessing might.
Great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature.
To the furthest or most extreme extent; absolute, complete, total, unconditional.
As in a dream; resembling a dream.
Not comfortable; causing discomfort.
Not moving; calm.
Not tolerable; not capable of being borne or endured.
Surprisingly excellent; very good or admirable, extremely impressive.
Tyrannical or exercising unjust power.
Made of, or relating to, gold.
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
Cold enough to cause discomfort.