hiljaisuus
- The state or quality of being silent or quiet; absence of sound or noise. nounThe hiljaisuus in the library was only broken by the sound of turning pages.After the storm passed, a profound hiljaisuus settled over the landscape.
- A period of time without speech or noise; a pause or lull. nounThere was an awkward hiljaisuus during the conversation when no one knew what to say next.The hiljaisuus in the room was palpable as everyone awaited the announcement.