The old house stood silently, shrouded in darkness.

Meaning: This means that the house was completely dark, with no light coming from inside or outside.

Choice of Words: Shrouded means to cover or wrap something completely. When you put it together with darkness, "shrouded in darkness" means that the house was completely covered in darkness.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The old house stood silently on the hill.
• The old house stood silently, a relic of the past.
• The old house stood tall and proud on the hill.
• The old house stood tall and proud.
• The old house stood tall amidst the storm.
• The old house stood firm against the tempest.
• The old house stood proudly on the hill.
• The old house stood alone on the top of the hill.
• Old house stood firm.
• The old house stood as a sentinel, guarding its secrets.