SILENTLY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

silently

adverb

Definition of silently

as in soundlessly

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Recent Examples of silently Allowing subjective confidence to silently acquire the epistemological status of empirical verification is neither verification nor evidence. — Hamilton Mann, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The 6-year-olds shot out of their seats, silently pushed their chairs under their desks, lined up single file and headed to their spots on the classroom’s play mat. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 Two baby horses stood silently in the back, partitioned off from the adults. — Stina Sieg, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026 Many men learn early that asking for help is seen as weakness, while suffering silently is seen as strength. — Rachel Docekal, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026 Hundreds of supporters in pink gathered outside a Massachusetts courthouse, silently rallying behind Lindsay Clancy as her livestreamed murder trial over the deaths of her three children continues. — Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Heart disease often builds silently for decades before the first symptom appears. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 The supporters stood silently for more than an hour before court proceedings began, according to The Associated Press. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Inflammation triggered by obesity gums up these actions, causing both blood sugar and cholesterol levels to rise silently, gradually, and imperceptibly, causing harm. — Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for silently

Adverb

But my next words slipped soundlessly to the ground before the yellow vinyl material, like the final sprays of a park fountain at closing time.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
The Drifters Ferris wheel sent riders floating in hot air balloons that soared soundlessly toward the glass dome above the park.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025

Definition of soundlessly

Adverb

Amid the resurgence of Japanese cinema on the international festival circuit over the past few years, one resolutely indie banner, Bitters End, has been quietly growing its profile across production, distribution and international sales.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Addison is quietly piecing together a phenomenal training camp, displaying an impressive rapport with Murray after the two spent significant time together this offseason in Dallas.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026