The still of the night

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noun phrase

The quiet time during the night when everything is calm and peaceful.

In the still of the night, I could hear the faint sound of an owl hooting.
Visual representation of "the still of the night" - The quiet time during the night when everything is calm and peaceful.

Often appears as...

  • in the still of the night
  • break the still of the night

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Poetic

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Literary Atmosphere

Often used in literature to set a scene of silence and darkness.

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The novel opened with the hero pondering life in the still of the night.
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Emotive Usage

Implies a personal or emotional moment of reflection or solitude.

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She whispered her secrets into the still of the night.
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Not Literal

Does not always mean a literal time at night; may refer to any very quiet moment.

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In the still of the night, even the busy city seemed to sleep.
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