What is another word for silent?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ɪlənt] (IPA)

Silent is a word that describes an absence of sound, noise or disturbance. However, there are many words that can be used as synonyms for silent. Quiet, mute, taciturn, noiseless, still, hushed, soundless are some of the popular options. Reserved, uncommunicative, reticent, and introverted can also be used as synonyms for silent when referring to a person's personality. Silent can also be replaced by mum, dumb, or speechless when referring to someone who cannot speak. When you want to describe a situation that is peaceful or calm, you can use tranquil, serene, or placid as synonyms for silent.

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What are the hypernyms for Silent?

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What are the opposite words for silent?

Silent is a word that describes a lack of sound or noise. Its antonyms are words that describe the presence of sound or noise. Examples of antonyms for silent include loud, noisy, boisterous, talkative, and vociferous. Loud describes a sound that is too loud or obnoxious. Noisy describes a place or situation that lacks quietness or calmness. Boisterous describes a rowdy, energetic place or person. Talkative describes a person who talks a lot or who is always speaking. Vociferous describes a person or situation that makes a lot of noise or who is opinionated and vocal. These antonyms for silent are useful when you need to describe a place, person, or situation that is not quiet or calm.

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Usage examples for Silent

It was best for me to remain silent.
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
Jamie put the can down on the road and stood silent.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
Marjorie was silent for a moment.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester

Famous quotes with Silent

  • Women like silent men. They think they're listening.
    Marcel Achard
  • Are these the Americans? People remain silent and placate the Americans. By God, they only deserve scorn. We slaughtered them yesterday and we will continue to slaughter them.
    Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf
  • The deepest rivers make least din, The silent soule doth most abound in care.
    William Alexander
  • The silent film has a lot of meanings. The first part of the film is comic. It represents the burlesque feel of those silent films. But I think that the second part of the film is full of tenderness and emotion.
    Pedro Almodovar
  • With this silent film, I wanted to hide what was going on in the clinic. I wanted to cover it up in the best cinematic way and in an entertaining manner.
    Pedro Almodovar

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