1. the state or quality of being dead; lack of life
2. lack of liveliness, energy, or interest; dullness
3. absence of sound or noise; silence

Examples

• The deadness of the winter landscape made the town feel isolated.
• Critics complained about the deadness in the actor's performance.
• The deadness of the room was broken only by the ticking clock.
• She spoke with such deadness in her voice that no one believed her enthusiasm.
• The deadness of the market reflected the economic downturn.
• After the concert ended, the deadness that followed was eerie.