virtually silent

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To be so quiet as to be considered silent.

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Examples (10)

  • The new bus is virtually silent.
  • After the argument, the room became virtually silent.
  • The forest was virtually silent at dawn, with only the distant chirping of birds.
  • He sat on the park bench, virtually silent, observing the passersby.
  • The engine of the electric car is virtually silent.
  • During the meditation retreat, participants were encouraged to remain virtually silent.
  • The city at night was virtually silent, a stark contrast to its daytime hustle.
  • The moment the teacher entered, the classroom fell virtually silent.
  • Despite the large crowd, the atmosphere was virtually silent with anticipation.
  • The old house stood on the hill, virtually silent and seemingly forgotten.