Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

total-silence

Noun
/ˈtoʊtəl ˈsaɪləns/
Definition
A complete absence of sound; a state in which no noise is present.
Examples
  • After the fireworks ended, there was a moment of total silence in the park.
  • In the depths of the forest, she experienced total silence, broken only by her own breath.
  • During the meditation session, the instructor urged everyone to embrace total silence.
Meaning
Total silence refers to a condition where there is absolutely no auditory disturbance, creating an environment free of sound.
Synonyms
  • absolute quiet
  • silence
  • calm
  • hush