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Meaning of deafening silence | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A noteworthy silence, or absence of response, especially one signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm.

idiomatic, uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Español silencio ensordecedor
Français silence assourdissant silence de mort
Português silêncio ensurdecedor
Русский гробовое молча́ние
Svenska knäpptyst öronbedövande tystnad

Examples

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

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Deafeningly deafeningness Deafens Deafer Deafest deafferentation

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