silently
word · lemma: silent
Definition
In a quiet way, without making any sound or speaking. It describes doing something so that others cannot hear you.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as an adverb. Common with verbs like 'wait', 'cry', 'leave', 'walk'. Implies intentional quietness, not accidental. More formal than 'quietly' in some contexts.
Spanish: silenciosamentePortuguese (BR): silenciosamentePortuguese (PT): silenciosamenteChinese (Simplified): 悄悄地 - 静静地Chinese (Traditional): 悄悄地 - 靜靜地Hindi: चुपचापArabic: بصمتBengali: নিঃশব্দে - চুপচাপRussian: молча - тихоJapanese: 静かに - 静寂にVietnamese: lặng lẽ - yên lặngKorean: 조용히 - 말없이Turkish: sessizce - usulcaUrdu: خاموشی سے - چپچاپIndonesian: dengan diam - dengan tenang
Example Sentences
He left the room silently.
basic
She cried silently in the dark.
basic
The cat moved silently across the floor.
basic
They waited silently for the results, too nervous to speak.
natural
Please read the instructions silently to yourself before starting.
natural
He just nodded silently instead of answering.
natural