Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-in-the-dead-of-the-night-winter
phrase
/æt ɪn ði dɛd ʌv ðə naɪt ˈwɪntər/
Definition
A phrase describing the time of late night during winter when silence and stillness dominate the environment.
Examples
- The wolves howled at the moon in the dead of the night winter.
- She loved the peace that came at in the dead of the night winter, as it allowed her to reflect on her thoughts.
- It was in the dead of the night winter that he heard the faintest sounds of nature around him.
Meaning
This expression conveys a sense of deep night where everything is quiet, especially during the cold season, often bringing a feeling of isolation or tranquility.
Synonyms
- midnight in winter
- winter’s deep night
- quiet winter night
