Meaning & Definition of word "Silently"

Silently

/ˈsaɪləntli/

1. In a silent manner; without making noise.
- Example: She climbed the stairs silently so as not to wake anyone.
2. In a way that does not involve spoken words; quietly.
- Example: He silently agreed with her decision, knowing better than to voice his disagreement.
3. Without outward expression or demonstration; in a subdued or restrained manner.
- Example: The crowd watched silently as the performance unfolded before them.
4. In a secret or hidden way; without revealing thoughts or feelings.
- Example: She silently reassured herself that everything would be okay.
5. Without attracting attention.
- Example: The cat moved silently through the room, stalking her prey.

From the word 'silent' with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

silently judging:

Assessing someone without expressing thoughts verbally.

silent treatment:

Deliberately ignoring someone or not speaking to them.

silently reassure:

To provide comfort without words.

silence:

The absence of sound.

quiet:

Making little or no noise.

mute:

To silence or make unable to speak.

Meaning: Hiding feelings or opinions.

Example Sentence: He was silently shipping them even though he wouldn't admit it.

Meaning: Keeping things to oneself.

Example Sentence: She silently slayed that meeting without saying a word.