silent

silent is an Adverb

Definition:

[1] Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet. How silent is this town! Shak.

[2] Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative. Ulysses, adds he, was the most eloquent and most silent of men. Broome. This new-created world, whereof in hell Fame is not silent. Milton.

[3] Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent. Parnell. Sir W. Raleigh.

[4] Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, e is silent in "fable."

[5] Having no effect; not operating; inefficient. [R.] Cause . . . silent, virtueless, and dead. Sir W. Raleigh. Silent partner. See Dormant partner, under Dormant.