Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪlənt/
noun a person who does not speak or communicate verbally
A1 The silent of the museum was peaceful.
A2 The silent of the room was suffocating.
B1 She broke the silent with a nervous laugh.
B2 The silent of the audience was palpable.
C1 The silent of the cathedral was awe-inspiring.
C2 The silent of the ocean at night was both beautiful and terrifying.
adjective describing a state of quietness or absence of noise
A1 The library was silent as everyone focused on reading.
A2 She sat in silent contemplation, thinking about her next move.
B1 The forest was silent except for the occasional rustle of leaves.
B2 The courtroom fell silent as the judge entered.
C1 The silent agreement between the two parties was evident in their body language.
C2 The silent understanding between the siblings allowed them to communicate without words.
formal The library was so silent that you could hear a pin drop.
informal We all sat in silence, it was so silent you could hear a mouse fart.
slang The party was dead silent, not a peep from anyone.
figurative Her silent tears spoke volumes about her pain.
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