Synonyms for

Silent

Verb / ˈsaɪlʌnt / Another word for silent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not making any sound; quiet or still

Synonyms & similar words

still mum understood tacit dumb soundless unsounded mute quiet still calm hushed muted noiseless peaceful soundless tranquil mute unspoken voiceless wordless inarticulate dead inaudible mum reticent speechless tight-lipped

Synonyms by register

Formal

quiet hushed unvoiced mute

Informal

mum shut-up hush-hush

Literary

still noiseless unspoken

Antonyms

loud noisy vocal vocalic vocalized vociferous audible

Common collocations

  • silent treatment
  • silent film
  • silent partner
  • silent majority
  • silent alarm
  • silent plea
  • silent witness

Word family

noun silence
verb silence
adverb silently

Usage note

While 'silent' often implies a lack of sound, it can also refer to a lack of speech or communication, as in the 'silent treatment'. It is generally neutral in connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The library is a place where people are supposed to be silent.
  2. I like to take a silent walk in the woods to clear my mind.
  3. The audience was silent during the emotional scene in the movie.
  4. The baby is sleeping, so we have to be silent.
  5. The silent night was interrupted by the sound of fireworks.

Quotes

  • Silence is golden.
  • Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.
  • Silence is the most powerful scream.

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