brokenstillness
nounUK /ˈbrəʊkən ˈstɪlnəs/
US /ˈbroʊkən ˈstɪlnəs/
A quiet moment that suddenly gets noisy or messy.
The broken stillness of the night was shattered by a loud crash.
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2. A pause in a calm period that brings sudden change.
A broken stillness fell over the crowd before the storm hit.
3. A feeling of peace that does not last.
Their broken stillness ended when the phone rang.
4. A quiet place that has become chaotic.
The broken stillness of the library turned into a scramble for books.