silent

US /ˈsaɪlənt/

UK /'saɪlənt/

B1

adjective

  • Without making any noise; soundless
  • Usually speaking very little
  • Not speaking or making noise
  • Refusing to discuss or talk about an issue

Examples

The crowd fell silent as she began to speak. The room grew silent as the men entered.

They had kept remarkably silent about their intentions.