Synonyms for

Silently

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

Definition

Silently means without making any noise or sound.

Synonyms & similar words

mutely wordlessly taciturnly quietly hushed noiselessly muted muffled softly whisperingly subdued calmly peacefully serenely tranquilly speechlessly wordlessly voicelessly soundlessly mutely inaudibly unheardly faintly

Synonyms by register

Formal

quietly inconspicuously unobtrusively

Informal

hush-hush on the QT under wraps

Literary

still mute unvoiced

Antonyms

noisily loudly vociferously clamorously audibly outspokenly

Common collocations

  • walked silently
  • moved silently
  • watched silently
  • listened silently
  • passed silently
  • slept silently
  • waited silently

Word family

noun silence
verb silence
adjective silent
adverb silently

Usage note

While 'silently' is the direct adverbial form of 'silent', it's often used to describe actions performed without making noise, rather than simply without speaking.

Example sentences

  1. The cat moved silently across the room.
  2. The teacher whispered silently to the student.
  3. The snow fell silently outside the window.
  4. The audience watched silently as the play ended.
  5. The wind blew silently through the trees.

Quotes

  • A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God's truth is attacked and yet would remain silent. - John Calvin
  • In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Silence is a true friend who never betrays. - Confucius

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