Definition of Silent

Adjective: silent sI-lunt

Marked by absence of sound
"a silent house";
- soundless, still
Failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
"the witness remained silent";
- mum
Implied by or inferred from actions or statements
"gave silent consent";
- tacit, understood
Not made to sound
"the silent 'h' at the beginning of 'honour'";
- unsounded
Having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility
"a silent dog whistle"
Unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
- dumb, mute