1 not speaking; not uttering or making or accompanied by any sound.
2 (of a letter) written but not pronounced, e.g. b in doubt.
3 (of a film) without a synchronized soundtrack.
4 (of a person) taciturn; speaking little.
5 saying or recording nothing on some subject (the records are silent on the incident).
6 (of spirits) unflavoured.
Phrases and idioms:
silent majority those of moderate opinions who rarely assert them. silent partner US = sleeping partner (see SLEEP).
Derivatives:
silently adv.
Etymology: L silere silent- be silent
Useful english dictionary. 2012.