silent — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

silent (/ˈsaɪ.lənt/)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

Meaning

Meaning: without sound

Making no sound; completely quiet.

Examples

🗣 The room went silent the moment the famous speaker walked in.

Etymology

From Latin ‘silens’, from ‘silere’ (to be quiet).

How & Where It’s Used

Describes total quiet or unspoken feelings.

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