Difference between Silent and Soundless

What is the difference between Silent and Soundless?

Silent as an adjective is free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet. while Soundless as an adjective is without sound

Silent

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet. Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative. Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent. Parnell. Sir W. Raleigh. (pronunciation) Not pronounced; having no sound; quiescent; as, "e is silent in fable." Having no effect; not operating; inefficient. Without audio capability.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: That which is silent; a time of silence. A silent movie

Example sentence: Journalism can never be silent: that is its greatest virtue and its greatest fault. It must speak, and speak immediately, while the echoes of wonder, the claims of triumph and the signs of horror are still in the air.

Soundless

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: without sound

We hope you now know whether to use Silent or Soundless in your sentence.

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