sudden hush

Frequency: 6.89.1 per million words

Describes a silence that begins abruptly.

hushADJECTIVE + hush

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sudden

Examples (10)

  • A sudden hush fell over the room as the head teacher entered.
  • A sudden hush descended upon the audience as the maestro raised his baton.
  • The announcement was met with a sudden hush, as everyone processed the news.
  • There was a sudden hush in the playground, signaling that the children had stopped playing.
  • An almost palpable sudden hush enveloped the courtroom before the judge delivered the sentence.
  • The comedian paused, creating a sudden hush before delivering his punchline.
  • As the predator appeared, a sudden hush fell through the forest.
  • A sudden hush typically precedes a moment of great anticipation or shock.
  • His unexpected question brought about a sudden hush in the lively discussion.
  • The magician's trick created a sudden hush, capturing everyone's full attention.