English / idiom
Dead Quiet
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Completely silent without any sound or noise.
In context
01
The boardroom fell dead quiet when the director announced the surprise promotion of the junior analyst.
02
It was dead quiet in the office late at night as she sat reflecting on her own career goals.
Synonyms
pin-drop silent,soundless,hushed
Antonyms
noisy,clamorous,boisterous
Collocations
dead quiet room,fall dead quiet,remain dead quiet