Word SILENCE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

silence

🇺🇸 [ˈsaɪləns]

Meanings

The absence of sound or noise. It can refer to a state of quietness or calm, often used in contexts where speech or movement is not allowed or expected. Silence can also symbolize peace, contemplation, or a lack of communication.

Examples

• The room was filled with an eerie silence after the announcement.
• She requested a moment of silence in honor of the fallen soldiers.
• The silence in the library made it the perfect place to study.

Synonyms

quiet • stillness • hush

Antonyms

noise • sound • clamor