deafening silence

English - English

Definition of deafening silence in English English dictionary

A silence, or a lack of any response, such as due to disapproval or lack of any enthusiasm

The suggestion that they work through the holidays met with deafening silence.

Related Terms

deafening silences

plural form of deafening silence

Hyphenation

deaf·en·ing si·lence

Turkish pronunciation

defnîng saylıns

Pronunciation

/ˈdefnəɴɢ ˈsīləns/ /ˈdɛfnɪŋ ˈsaɪləns/