adjective Uncommon

silenced

Silenced (adjective) means Made quiet; stopped from making noise or being heard. Example: “The alarm was quickly silenced by the security guard.”

adjective

Made quiet; stopped from making noise or being heard.

"The alarm was quickly silenced by the security guard."

"Critics of the plan were silenced after the scandal broke."

Fitted with a silencer, so its noise is reduced.

"The silenced pistol made barely a click when fired."

How to use silenced

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMade to stop making sound, or fitted with a device that reduces sound.

Common pairings

silenced gun silenced critics silenced alarm

Word forms

more silenced comparative, most silenced superlative

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Rhymes for silenced

fenced influenced experienced inexperienced

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Frequently asked questions

What does “silenced” mean?

The word “silenced” means made quiet; stopped from making noise or being heard. In plain terms, made to stop making sound, or fitted with a device that reduces sound.

How do you use “silenced” in a sentence?

Here is “silenced” used in a sentence: “The alarm was quickly silenced by the security guard.”

What part of speech is “silenced”?

“Silenced” is an adjective.

Is “silenced” a common word?

“Silenced” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “silenced” have?

“Silenced” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made quiet; stopped from making noise or being heard.