Definitions

silent

[sahy-luhnt] / ˈsaɪ lənt /

ADJECTIVE

quiet; speechless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hushed mum mute restrained reticent

WEAK

bashful buttoned-up checked clammed up close closed-up closemouthed curbed dumb dummied up faint hush iced inarticulate incoherent inconversable indistinct inhibited laconic mousy muted noiseless nonvocal not talkative reserved shy silentious soundless still struck dumb taciturn tongue-tied unclear uncommunicative unheard unsociable unspeaking voiceless wordless zipped

Antonyms

WEAK

clamorous communicative explicit noisy talkative tangible

ADJECTIVE

understood, implied

Synonyms

WEAK

aphonic implicit indescribable inexpressible nameless tacit unexpressed unpronounced unspoken unuttered unvoiced wordless

Antonyms

WEAK

clamorous communicative explicit noisy talkative tangible

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

One year, he recounted the 10-day silent meditation retreat he went on in Myanmar for his birthday.

From The Wall Street Journal

And for a moment, I thought he might try to defend himself again, but apparently he’d changed tactics and was exercising his right to remain silent.

From Literature

At this time of night, the building was dark and deserted, and our footsteps sounded too loud in the silent hallways.

From Literature

Carvalho, who is typically the public face of the school system, has been silent.

From Los Angeles Times

If the spirits stayed silent too long, the mortals regrouped with prayer and song.

From Literature

silent

Example Sentences

Related Words