·noun That which is silent; a time of silence.
II. Silent ·adj Having no effect; not operating; inefficient.
III. Silent ·adj Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
IV. Silent ·adj Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent.
V. Silent ·adj Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, e is silent in "fable.".
VI. Silent ·adj Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.