Silent Definition & Meaning
silent
- adjective
- marked by absence of sound; "a silent house"; "soundless footsteps on the grass"; "the night was still"
- failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to; "the witness remained silent"
- implied by or inferred from actions or statements; "gave silent consent"; "a tacit agreement"; "the understood provisos of a custody agreement"
- not made to sound; "the silent `h' at the beginning of `honor'"; "in French certain letters are often unsounded"
- having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility; "a silent dog whistle"
- unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
"Silent" in song lyrics
See how silent is used in real songs:
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"But when it comes to speaking the real, I won't be silent"
Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Living Like Hustlers -
"Villain with a theme dream silent"
Aesop Rock — No Splash -
"But my family was proud so we kept it silent"
— Here and Now
Words that rhyme with silent
Usage tips for "silent"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "silent" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for silent to find words that pair well.