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The silence is somewhat deafening.
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The phrase describes a silence that feels unusually noticeable, almost like a loud sound. The absence of speech or response becomes meaningful in itself. “Somewhat” softens the statement, giving the remark an understated tone rather than making the silence sound completely overwhelming.
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- ABC Radio Australia, PM interview transcript
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