Definition of Silent

Adjective

  • unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
  • having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility
    "a silent dog whistle"
  • not made to sound
    "the silent `h' at the beginning of `honor'"
    "in French certain letters are often unsounded"
  • implied by or inferred from actions or statements
    "gave silent consent"
    "a tacit agreement"
    "the understood provisos of a custody agreement"
  • failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
    "the witness remained silent"
  • marked by absence of sound
    "a silent house"
    "soundless footsteps on the grass"
    "the night was still"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Silent

  • Scrabble® score of the silent (6)
  • Word Chums® score of the silent (8)
  • Words With Friends® score of the silent (8)

Unscramble silent

120 unscramble word found using the letters silent.

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