Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stony-silence
noun
/ˈstoʊni ˈsaɪləns/
Definition
A silence that is cold, unyielding, or unresponsive, often implying a sense of rejection or disapproval.
Examples
- After the argument, she was met with a stony silence from her friends.
- The audience responded to the controversial speech with a stony silence.
Meaning
The absence of sound that feels heavy and oppressive, typically indicating emotional distance or apathy.
Synonyms
- dead silence
- unresponsive silence
- frozen silence
