hushedritual
nounUK /hʌʃt ˈrɪtʃuəl/
US /hʌʃt ˈrɪtʃuəl/
A quiet ceremony done in a very soft, secret way.
The children performed a hushedritual of lighting candles before bedtime.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A private, low-key routine followed with care and calm.
Her morning tea-making was a hushedritual she never skipped.
3. A secret meeting or gathering held in near silence.
The club held a hushedritual in the library after hours.
4. A gentle, soothing practice meant to calm the mind.
He turned his evening walk into a hushedritual of deep breathing.