Definition of silent

adjective (a)

• Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet. (adjective)

  source: webster1913

noun (n)

• That which is silent; a time of silence. (noun)

  source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

• marked by absence of sound (adj.all)

  Synonym: soundless, still
  

  Example:
  A silent house.
  

  source: wordnet30
• failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to (adj.all)

  Synonym: mum
  

  Example:
  The witness remained silent.
  

  source: wordnet30
• implied by or inferred from actions or statements (adj.all)

  Synonym: tacit, understood
  

  Example:
  Gave silent consent.
  

  source: wordnet30
• not made to sound (adj.all)

  Synonym: unsounded
  

  Example:
  The silent `h' at the beginning of `honor'.
  

  source: wordnet30
• having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility (adj.all)

  Example:
  A silent dog whistle.
  

  source: wordnet30
• unable to speak because of hereditary deafness (adj.all)

  Synonym: dumb, mute
  

  source: wordnet30

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