totalsilence
nounUK /ˈtəʊ.təl ˈsaɪ.ləns/
US /ˈtoʊ.təl ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Total silence means there is no sound at all.
When the power went out, total silence filled the house.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A state in which no one speaks or makes any noise.
After the teacher left, total silence fell over the classroom.
3. A complete absence of communication or response.
He asked for help, but met total silence from the office.
4. A moment when all background noise stops completely.
The concert ended in total silence before the applause began.