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SILENT Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word silent. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word silent. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SILENT

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mute
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a deaf person who is unable to speak

• a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument

adjective satellite

• expressed without speech

• unable to speak because of hereditary deafness

verb

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

still
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion

• not sparkling

noun

• a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)

• (poetic) tranquil silence

• an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed

• a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

adverb

• with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation

• despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

• to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

• without moving or making a sound

adjective satellite

• not in physical motion

• marked by absence of sound

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• free from noticeable current

verb

• make calm or still

• cause to be quiet or not talk

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• make motionless

quiet
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

• free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound

• (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots

noun

• a period of calm weather

• an untroubled state; free from disturbances

• the absence of sound

• a disposition free from stress or emotion

adverb

• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

adjective satellite

• not showy or obtrusive

• in a softened tone

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• become quiet or quieter

• make calm or still

soundless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by absence of sound

taciturn
adjectiveadj
adjective

• habitually reserved and uncommunicative

hushed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in a softened tone

noiseless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• making no sound

uncommunicative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions

dumb
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• temporarily incapable of speaking

• lacking the power of human speech

• unable to speak because of hereditary deafness

concealed
adjectiveadj
adjective

• hidden on any grounds for any motive

adjective satellite

• not accessible to view

dormant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct

adjective satellite

• in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

• lying with head on paws as if sleeping

• inactive but capable of becoming active

invisible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye

• not prominent or readily noticeable

mum
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• of China

• informal terms for a mother

• secrecy

adjective satellite

• failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to

occluded
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• closed off

• (of a substance) taken into and retained in another substance

quiescent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not active or activated

• marked by a state of tranquil repose

• being quiet or still or inactive

• (pathology) causing no symptoms

servile
adjectiveadj
adjective

• submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior

adjective satellite

• relating to or involving slaves or appropriate for slaves or servants

speechless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• temporarily incapable of speaking

tacit
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• implied by or inferred from actions or statements

tongueless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking a tongue

adjective satellite

• expressed without speech

understood
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

adjective satellite

• implied by or inferred from actions or statements

Alternatives for MUTE

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