silent

Definition

  • noun: a motion picture made without spoken dialogue
  • adjective: not speaking or making noise
  • adjective: making no utterance
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: quiet, mute, dumb

Examples

  • I told him that I thought he was crazy and got 'the silent treatment' for the rest of the day. [=he refused to talk to me for the rest of the day]

  • You have the 'right to remain silent'. [=the legal right not to say anything when you are arrested]

  • Whenever she gets mad at me, she 'gives me the silent treatment'. [=she does not speak to me]

Movie quotes

  • (..) No. I have another. Why not fly anywhere you go? That is exhaustive. Ren Why you not go? Is that not faster? Okay, you have me. You are in line. TIHO? You can just live broadcasts silent. That is absurd. Have you not then? - We have HVO but it is a disease. But this is a terrible disease. - My God. (..)
    2007 Bee Movie
  • (..) Pak but dear, as they go eat. Gadver. There is one in the car. Do something! - I 't drive. Hello bijtje. - He is here, he is stabbing me. Do not move. If you remain silent sit cross not. Halt. He knipperde. What do you do now? The attention is unbelievable here. I have to go home. (..)
    2007 Bee Movie