deathly quiet
Example Sentences
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The atmosphere among those who came to mourn the tragedy was deathly quiet.
From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026
In a scene also reminiscent of past October failures, just a few steps from the party, the Dodgers clubhouse was deathly quiet.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025
When Charlie Hopkins thinks back to the three years he spent in one of America's most famous prisons, he remembers the "deathly quiet" the most.
From BBC • May 10, 2025
But the market has been deathly quiet in recent weeks, as a prolonged drought has plunged Zimbabwe into a severe energy crisis.
From Science Magazine • Mar. 7, 2023
Mama is deathly quiet that night at dinner.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
