English · Adjectives
silent
/ˈsaɪ.lənt/
[/ˈsaɪ.lənt/]
without sound
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Making no sound; completely quiet.
Example
The room went silent the moment the famous speaker walked in.
The room went silent the moment the famous speaker walked in.
Etymology
From Latin 'silens', from 'silere' (to be quiet).
How & Where It’s Used
Describes total quiet or unspoken feelings.