silent
/ˈsaɪlənt/
adjectivesi · lent
Be SILENT: the "e" is silent too—SIL-ENT.
Yes, it's silent. Don’t pronounce the middle vowel: it’s SI-lent (not “see-lent” or “sigh-lent” with an extra sound).
Definitions
- adjectivenot making or accompanied by any sound; quiet
- adjectivenot speaking; saying nothing
Examples
- “The library was silent except for the soft turning of pages.”
- “He stayed silent during the meeting until he had all the facts.”
- “When the power went out, the house became silent and still.”
Synonyms
quietsoundlessmutehushedstill
Antonyms
noisyloud
Translations
ES silenciosoPT silenciosoFR silencieux
Common misspellings
silintsilantsillentsylentsilientsilnetslient
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