Word info Synonyms Antonyms

silent

Speech parts

1. silent - Noun

2. silent - Adjective

3. silent - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.

Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.

Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent.

Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, e is silent in "fable."

That which is silent; a time of silence.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

Show all synonyms

Antonyms

Show all antonyms

Phrases with the word

Anagrams

Examples

the witness remained silent Source: Internet

a silent dog whistle Source: Internet

the silent `h' at the beginning of `honor' Source: Internet

in French certain letters are often unsounded Source: Internet

gave silent consent Source: Internet

a tacit agreement Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms