stilladjective, adverb/stɪl/UKUS uttering no sound, silentSit there and stay still!
- not talking
I can't hear the music; it is too quiet.
uncountable
- keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed
The e is silent in fable.
- (countable) A piece of knowledge that is hidden and intended to be kept hidden
"Can you keep a secret?" "Yes." "So can I."
uncountable
- silent, not making a sound
Please mute the music while I make a call.
- in a silent manner; making no noise
- reserved
- done or made in silence; implied, but not expressed; silent
- (of information, heraldry) not disclosed
- Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive; mild
He is subdued after the disagreement last night.