hush fall

Frequency: 8.015.0 per million words

The most common way to describe a silence beginning.

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Examples (10)

  • A sudden hush fell over the crowd as the lights dimmed.
  • An eerie hush fell upon the ancient graveyard.
  • When the announcement began, a respectful hush fell in the auditorium.
  • As the news broke, a shocked hush fell over the entire office.
  • An expectant hush fell over the concert hall before the music started.
  • A deathly hush fell as the verdict was read.
  • During the most intense part of the movie, a complete hush fell over the viewers.
  • The teacher noticed a sudden hush fall among the students when the principal walked in.
  • Every time she sang, a profound hush would fall, captivating the audience.
  • A moment of contemplative hush fell across the mourners.