cloistral silence

noun phrase

Meaning

A profound, undisturbed quietness reminiscent of the atmosphere within a secluded monastery or convent.

Examples

  • The mountain retreat offered a cloistral silence that allowed the monks to meditate without distraction.
  • Deep in the forest, the hikers enjoyed a cloistral silence broken only by the distant rustle of leaves.

Synonyms: quiet, stillness, tranquility, seclusion