Silently: meaning, definitions and examples
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silently
[ หsaษช.lษnt.li ]
in a quiet, subdued manner
Making little or no noise; without speaking or making noise. Carried out without speaking; not accompanied by speech or words. Done or performed in a discreet or unobtrusive manner.
Synonyms
mute, noiselessly, quietly, soundlessly, speechlessly
Examples of usage
- She sat silently in the corner, lost in her own thoughts.
- The ninja moved silently through the shadows, undetected by the guards.
- They exchanged glances and then nodded silently, understanding each other without words.
- The librarian silently shelved the books, careful not to disturb the readers.
- The sun rose silently over the horizon, painting the sky in hues of pink and orange.
Translations
Translations of the word "silently" in other languages:
๐ต๐น silenciosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคชเคเคพเคช
๐ฉ๐ช still
- schweigend
- lautlos
๐ฎ๐ฉ diam-diam
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธั ะพ
๐ต๐ฑ cicho
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใใซ (ใใใใซ)
๐ซ๐ท silencieusement
๐ช๐ธ silenciosamente
๐น๐ท sessizce
๐ฐ๐ท ์กฐ์ฉํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุตู ุช
๐จ๐ฟ tiลกe
๐ธ๐ฐ ticho
๐จ๐ณ ้ป้ปๅฐ (mรฒmรฒ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ tiho
๐ฎ๐ธ hรฆgt og hljรณtt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะฝััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษssizcษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ silenciosamente
Word origin
The word 'silently' is derived from the Middle English word 'silentli', which comes from the Old English 'sฤซlentlฤซce'. The concept of silence has been valued in various cultures throughout history, often associated with contemplation, meditation, and respect. Being able to act or move silently has been a skill appreciated in stealth, espionage, and peaceful environments alike.