in silence: without speaking; without making any noise or sound.

The act of speaking or talking; the use of speech. Obsolete.

In silence; without express mention or notice; (also) without objection. Frequently in legal contexts in to pass sub silentio.

In the manner of a monk; in a manner resembling that of a monk.

with few words.

without speech or speaking; silently.

in a taciturn manner; with habitual reserve.