Meaning of 'silent'

adjective

unable to speak because of hereditary deafness

Synonyms: dumb

adjective

having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility

Example: "a silent dog whistle"

adjective

not made to sound

Example: "the silent `h' at the beginning of `honor'"

Synonyms: unsounded

adjective

failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to

Example: "the witness remained silent"

Synonyms: mum

adjective

implied by or inferred from actions or statements

Example: "gave silent consent"

Synonyms: tacit

adjective

marked by absence of sound

Example: "a silent house"

Synonyms: still soundless