silent

IPA: sˈaɪɫʌnt

noun

  • (uncountable) That which is silent; a time of silence.
  • A silent movie
  • (chiefly in the plural) A member of the Silent Generation.
  • Acronym of syndrome of irreversible lithium-effectuated neurotoxicity.

adjective

  • Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
  • Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.
  • Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed.
  • (pronunciation) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent.
  • Having no effect; not operating; inefficient.
  • (technology) With the sound turned off; usually on silent or in silent mode.
  • (technology) Without audio capability.
  • Hidden, unseen.
  • Of an edit or change to a text, not explicitly acknowledged.
  • (genetics) Not implying significant modifications which would affect a peptide sequence.
  • Undiagnosed or undetected because of an absence of symptoms.
  • Of distilled spirit: having no flavour or odour.
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Examples of "silent" in Sentences

  • The room fell silent as everyone listened intently to the speaker
  • The silent snowfall blanketed the city in a peaceful serenity
  • They communicated through silent gestures, understanding each other without words
  • The silent night was broken only by the distant howl of a lone wolf
  • The silent movie played on the screen, captivating the audience with its visual storytelling

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