Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eerie-silence
noun
‘ɪrɪ ‘saɪləns
Definition
A silence that is unsettling or creepy, often due to an absence of sounds that would normally be present.
Examples
- As I walked through the abandoned house, an eerie silence enveloped me, heightening my sense of fear.
- In the deep woods, the eerie silence was only broken by the rustling of leaves.
- The eerie silence after the storm made everything feel oddly still.
Meaning
Eerie silence refers to a quietness that feels strange or unnatural, frequently invoking feelings of unease or apprehension.
Synonyms
- unsettling quiet
- foreboding silence
- ominous stillness
