brief silence

Examples (10)

• After the announcement, there was a brief silence.
• The speaker paused, allowing a brief silence to settle over the audience.
• A brief silence fell as the audience absorbed the shocking news.
• He waited for a brief silence before continuing his speech.
• The unexpected question was met with a brief silence.
• After the applause died down, a brief silence indicated contemplation.
• The director requested a brief silence to honor the fallen.
• There was a brief silence of respect before the memorial service began.
• The tension in the room was palpable during the brief silence.
• She offered a brief silence of remembrance for her late grandmother.