free from sound or noise; still
saying nothing; mute or speechless
disinclined to speak; not talkative
endured without speaking or making verbal complaints
silent grief
conveyed by refraining from reaction or comment; tacit
silent assent
making no mention; uninformative
History is silent on the matter
said of a business partner: taking no active part in the conduct of a business
said of a letter: not pronounced, e.g. the b in doubt
said of a film: without spoken dialogue
silently adv
[Latin silent-, silens present part. of silēre to be silent]