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

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

Yet Saturday night ended with deathly quiet surrounding what appears to be another lost season.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2023

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

A deathly quiet falls over the arena as we watch, not understanding the scene below us.

From "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard