nounπShareThat which is silent; a time of silence."The silent was broken only by the rustling of leaves outside the classroom. "soundtimeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA silent movie"My favorite movie was a silent film about a farmer. "entertainmentmediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFree from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet."The library was silent except for the soft turning of pages. "soundnatureconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative."The student was silent during the presentation, not offering any comments. "characterhumancommunicationlanguageattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareKeeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed."The wind is silent."conditionnaturemindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(pronunciation) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent."Silent letters can make some words difficult to spell."soundlanguagephoneticsessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving no effect; not operating; inefficient."The new security system was silent β it didn't deter any thieves. "functionmachinetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWith the sound turned off; usually on silent or in silent mode."My phone was on silent."soundtechnologyelectronicscommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareWithout audio capability."The Magnavox Odyssey was a silent console."soundtechnologyelectronicscommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHidden, unseen."a silent voter; a silent partner"appearancequalityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf an edit or change to a text, not explicitly acknowledged."silent revisions; a silent emendation"writinglanguagecommunicationmediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareNot implying significant modifications which would affect a peptide sequence."The new lab procedure was silent about changing the specific amino acid sequence of the protein. "biochemistrybiologymedicineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareUndiagnosed or undetected because of an absence of symptoms."His depression was silent for months, causing problems at school and with his family. "medicinediseaseessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf distilled spirit: having no flavour or odour."The vodka was surprisingly silent, lacking any noticeable taste or smell. "drinksubstancechemistryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
