silent — making no sound; not speaking or making noise
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: making no sound; not speaking or making noise
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsaɪlənt/
Example Sentences
- My phone was on silent mode during the meeting, but it still vibrated like a mini earthquake.
- The teacher gave him the silent treatment after he fell asleep in class.
- She remained silent when asked about her secret chocolate stash.
silent
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsaɪlənt/]
making no sound; not speaking or making noise
Library stays perfectly silent
Stay silent when the client turns violent.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Silent derives from Latin silere, meaning 'to be quiet or silent,' which passed through Medieval French before entering English. The word has represented the concept of silence and quietness since ancient Roman times.
Breakdown
silere (to be quiet) + -ent (adjective suffix forming 'one who is' or 'that which is'), literally meaning 'one that is quiet.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My phone was on silent mode during the meeting, but it still vibrated like a mini earthquake.”
“The teacher gave him the silent treatment after he fell asleep in class.”
“She remained silent when asked about her secret chocolate stash.”
“The forest was eerily silent before the storm hit.”
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