Silence hung heavy in the air.

Meaning: There was no sound at all, and it felt like a weight in the air.

Choice of Words: Silence is the complete absence of sound. Hung means to be suspended in the air. Heavy means having a lot of weight. Air is the invisible gas that surrounds the Earth.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Silence hung in the air.
• Silence filled the room like a heavy blanket.
• Silence pressed down on him like a heavy weight.
• The silence of the night was like a heavy blanket.
• Mist hung in the morning air.
• A leaf hung suspended in air.
• Mist hung in the air, creating an ethereal atmosphere.
• Anticipation hung in the air.
• Anticipation hung in the air like a tangible presence.
• Silence filled the night air.