Phrase guide

dead silence

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A particularly distinct or awkward silence or absence of response.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, uncountable, usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: deafening silence, dead quiet

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: silence de plomb — notable silence
  • French: silence de mort — notable silence
  • French: silence assourdissant — notable silence
  • French: silence de tombe — notable silence
  • Ancient Greek: ἀγρυξία (agruxía) — notable silence
  • Polish: grobowa cisza — notable silence