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silently
[/ˈsaɪləntli/]
adverb
silenciosamente
1.
in a quiet manner; without making sound
She silently closed the door behind her.
Ela fechou a porta silenciosamente atrás dela.
2.
without speaking; without uttering words
He silently agreed with a nod.
Ele concordou silenciosamente com um aceno de cabeça.
3.
without being noticed or expressed openly
The disease progressed silently for years.
A doença progrediu silenciosamente por anos.
Synonyms
quietly
noiselessly
soundlessly
mutely
wordlessly
Antonyms
loudly
noisily
vocally
audibly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
silenciosamente
most common usage
General Brazilian
em silêncio
alternative phrase
Portugal
silenciosamente
standard usage
Portugal
sem ruído
alternative phrase meaning 'without noise'
Related Idioms & Phrases
silently and surely
keep silent
silent as the grave
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