The old grandfather clock ticked loudly in the silence.

Meaning: This means that the clock was making a loud noise in the quiet room.

Choice of Words: Ticked means to make a short, sharp sound. Loudly means making a lot of noise. Silence means the complete absence of sound. When you put them together, "the old grandfather clock ticked loudly in the silence" means that the clock was making a loud ticking sound in the quiet room.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• A grandfather clock ticked loudly in the corner.
• The old clock ticked loudly in the empty room.
• The old clock ticked loudly, counting the seconds.
• The old clock ticked loudly in the quiet room.
• The old clock ticked loudly in the silent room.
• The old clock ticked loudly in the room.
• The old clock ticked loudly in the night.
• The old clock faithfully ticked away the hours.
• The old clock ticked steadily on the wall.
• The old clock ticked away the hours slowly.