Silent

Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪlənt/

Silent (adjective)

  1. Not making any noise.
  2. Not talking or making any speech.
  3. Not mentioned or discussed.

Examples

  • The room was completely silent after the music stopped.
  • The forest was silent except for the rustling leaves.

Common collocations: silent night, silent room, remain silent, silent treatment, silent on the matter

Synonyms of Silent

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Silent

  • describing sound levels
  • describing environments