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Synonyms & Similar Words
stillness
quiet
quietness
still
hush
mute
muteness
soundlessness
noiselessness
calm
calmness
serenity
peacefulness
tranquility
inaudibility
speechlessness
wordlessness
uncommunicativeness
reserve
restraint
taciturnity
unresponsiveness
inertness
inactivity
dormancy
quiescence
stagnation
inaction
Meaning of Silence
The primary meaning of the word "silence" is the state of being quiet or making no noise.
Definitions
- The state of being quiet or making no noise
- A period of time when nobody is speaking or making any noise
- The fact of not speaking or communicating
Etymology of Silence
The word "silence" comes from Old French "silence", which is derived from Latin "silentium", meaning "a being silent"
The Latin word is derived from "silere", which means "to be silent" or "to be still"
The word has been used in English since the 13th century to describe the state of being quiet or making no noise
Example Uses
- The library was filled with silence as students studied for their exams
- The silence between them was awkward after their argument
- The silence of the forest was broken only by the sound of birds chirping