Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deafening silence

Noun

/ˈdɛf.ən.ɪŋ ˈsaɪ.ləns/

Definition

A profound and overwhelming lack of sound that paradoxically feels intense and noticeable.

Examples

After the announcement, a deafening silence filled the room, as everyone processed the news.
The crowd fell into a deafening silence as they awaited the results.
When the music stopped, there was a deafening silence that enveloped the audience.

Meaning

The term ‘deafening silence’ describes a moment or situation where there is no noise, yet the absence of sound is so strong that it creates a heavy, almost palpable feeling.