This emoji is different from deep shock (😲) or delight (😮). It expresses moments of hushed surprise, like when hearing a secret or realizing you've made a mistake. That's why it's named 'hushed.'

Sometimes it's used as a reaction to a delayed realization, like "Oh, so that's what it meant." It can also act as a buffer in conversations, such as when someone says something rude, you can send it with the nuance of "What did you just say?😯" to express quiet surprise without getting angry directly.