utterly silent

Frequency: 6.59.8 per million words

A strong way to emphasize complete silence, often with a dramatic or negative connotation.

silentADVERB + ADJECTIVE

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utterly

Examples (10)

  • The normally bustling market was utterly silent after the storm.
  • He stood there, utterly silent, unable to express his shock.
  • After the unexpected news, the entire room became utterly silent.
  • The children were told to be utterly silent during the performance.
  • The forest was utterly silent at dawn, a stark contrast to its usual daytime sounds.
  • She remained utterly silent when questioned about her involvement.
  • The moment the judge entered, the courtroom fell utterly silent.
  • Even the usually noisy birds were utterly silent during the eclipse.
  • He wanted to surprise her, so he tiptoed into the house, finding it utterly silent.
  • The sudden power outage left the city utterly silent and dark.