mute
adjective/mjuːt/
Frequency rank: #6,369 most common English word
Meaning
not speaking; silent; making no sound.
Example sentence
The student remained mute during the entire meeting, not saying a single word.
Synonyms & related words
- silent
- quiet
- speechless
- wordless
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