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Silent
ˈsʌɪl(ə)nt
Silent definitions
adjective
silent
- not making or accompanied by any sound
"the wood was still and silent"
completely quiet still hushed inaudible noiseless soundless peaceful tranquil so quiet you could hear a pin drop- (of a person) not speaking
"she fell silent for a moment"
- not expressed aloud
"a silent prayer"
- (of a letter) written but not pronounced, e.g. b in doubt
"a silent ‘h’"
- (of a film) without an accompanying soundtrack
"she appeared in a number of silent films"
- saying or recording nothing on a particular subject
"the poems are silent on the question of marriage"
- (of a person) not prone to speak much; taciturn
"I'm the strong, silent type"