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silent

/ˈsaɪlənt/
noun

  1. That which is silent; a time of silence.

  2. A silent movie

adjective

  1. Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.

  2. Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.

  3. Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed.

    "The wind is silent."

Synonymsquiet, concealed, invisible, occluded, dormant, still

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