Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Silent

• (a.) Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
• (a.) Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
• (a.) Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent.
• (a.) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, e is silent in \"fable.\"
• (a.) Having no effect; not operating; inefficient.
• (n.) That which is silent; a time of silence.

Synonyms of Silent

• Soundless
• Still
• Mum
• Tacit
• Understood
• Unsounded
• Dumb
• Mute

Antonyms of Silent

Homophones of Silent