Definition of silent

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  • silent is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • silent is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • silent is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of silent

  • implied by or inferred from actions or statements (adjective)

    Examples

    1. gave silent consent

    Synonyms

    1. tacit
    2. understood
  • failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the witness remained silent

    Synonyms

    1. mum
  • not made to sound (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the silent `h' at the beginning of `honor'

    Synonyms

    1. unsounded
  • marked by absence of sound (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a silent house

    Synonyms

    1. soundless
    2. still
  • unable to speak because of hereditary deafness (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. dumb
    2. mute
  • having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a silent dog whistle

See definition of silent in Merriam Webster