sudden quiet
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An unexpected onset of quietness.
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Examples (10)
- A sudden quiet fell over the room after the announcement.
- In the sudden quiet that followed the gunshot, everyone froze.
- The children's laughter ceased, leaving a sudden quiet in the playground.
- There was a sudden quiet as the speaker paused for effect.
- After the storm, an unexpected sudden quiet settled upon the town.
- The applause ended in a sudden quiet, indicating the show was truly over.
- A sudden quiet descended, making the silence almost deafening.
- We were all surprised by the sudden quiet of the forest at dusk.
- The concert hall fell into a sudden quiet before the conductor raised his baton.
- His entrance caused a sudden quiet to ripple through the crowded room.