SILENTLY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

silently

adverb

Definition of silently

as in soundlessly

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Recent Examples of silently Prepare to come within an arm’s reach of majestic elephants who silently mill through camp to say hello nearly every afternoon while grazing and seeking shade. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 However, following a string of violent political incidents, most notably the assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, Apple TV silently pulled the show from its release schedule mere days before it was set to premiere. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026 In many cases, people with Sjögren’s disease may suffer silently, as their symptoms are frequently overlooked or dismissed. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026 The process often develops silently over many years before causing a heart attack or stroke. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Klaatu's giant robot sidekick, Gort, then steps out of the vessel, obliterates a load of firearms with his laser eyes, and silently guards the ship as his master is taken to hospital. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The deciding game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves played silently on the Dodger Stadium scoreboard Thursday as Dodgers players practiced below. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 Publicly ‘Cancel’ A Task Take something off the list publicly, not just silently deprioritize it. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 But hypertension kills silently, one person at a time, and is the precursor to many heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. — Garth Walker, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 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

Meanwhile, Alexey Tsydenov, head of the neighboring Buryatia republic, publicly confirmed her death was linked to a plague infection before quietly editing his statement hours later to use more ambiguous phrasing.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
The Chiefs beat the Raiders 30-27 to remain unbeaten and hand the surprising upstart Las Vegas its first loss — though the Raiders didn’t go quietly, reaching midfield on their final effort.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026