silent

Making no sound, or having the sound switched off.

• The room was silent.
• Please put your phone on silent.
• Everyone remained silent while she read the letter.

Similar words: quiet, soundless

Opposites: noisy

Common phrases: silent room, silent mode, remain silent, on silent

A letter that is written but has no sound when you say the word.

• The b in thumb is silent.
• English has many words with silent letters.
• Is the final e silent here?

Similar words: unpronounced

Common phrases: silent letter, silent consonant, silent vowel

Present or involved without being seen or publicly known.

• He is a silent partner in the business.
• A silent investor provided the money.
• Her silent influence shaped the final decision.

Similar words: hidden, unseen

Opposites: visible

Common phrases: silent partner, silent investor, silent influence