SILENT PERSON Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase silent person. (close relations)
Definition of SILENT PERSON
silence
Best Alternative Words for SILENT PERSON
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introverted | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
reserved | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • set aside for the use of a particular person or party • marked by self-restraint and reticence | ||||||||
reticent | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • temperamentally disinclined to talk • cool and formal in manner • reluctant to draw attention to yourself | ||||||||
shy | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • lacking self-confidence noun • a quick throw adjective satellite • short • wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things verb • start suddenly, as from fright • throw quickly | ||||||||
soft-spoken | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having a speaking manner that is not loud or harsh | ||||||||
taciturn | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • habitually reserved and uncommunicative |