silent

/ˈsaɪlənt/ adjective B1 Neutral

Daily Life Social Psychology

Meaning

Not making any sound.

💡 Use 'silent' to describe something or someone that is not making noise.

Example Sentences

The library is always silent during study hours .

The room was not silent during the noisy party .

The room was silent when the teacher started speaking .

Why is the room so silent right now ?

Word in Context

I made a cup of tea and sat in the living room . The house was silent after my children went to bed , and the lamp on the table gave a soft light . I read a short book and thought about my day , but I did not feel tired . At ten o'clock I turned off the lamp and closed the book .

Common Phrases

silent night silent film silent partner

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