silent (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “silent”

1. completely without any sound or noise
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   After the snowfall, the village was silent under a thick white blanket.
2. not inclined to talk or unable to speak
   She remained silent during the meeting, choosing to listen rather than speak.
3. peaceful and still
   The winds and the sea were silent.
4. not producing a sound when spoken
   In the word "knife," the "k" is silent.
5. hidden, unseen
   He was a silent investor in the company, never appearing in public but always supporting from behind the scenes.

noun “silent”

1. a period or state with no sound or talking
   I love the silent of the night.
2. a film with no spoken dialogue or sound effects
   They attended a special screening of a classic silent, complete with live piano accompaniment.