1. Quiet as a mouse
Meaning: Extremely quiet or silent.
In a Sentence: The children were quiet as a mouse when their father entered the room.
Other Ways to Say: Silent, Mute, Still as stone
2. Hold your tongue
Meaning: To stop yourself from speaking.
In a Sentence: I wanted to argue, but I held my tongue.
Other Ways to Say: Keep quiet, Stay silent, Say nothing
3. Bite your lip
Meaning: To stop yourself from saying something you really want to say.
In a Sentence: She bit her lip to avoid saying something rude.
Other Ways to Say: Restrain yourself, Stay calm, Say nothing
4. Cat got your tongue?
Meaning: Said when someone is unusually silent.
In a Sentence: You’ve been awfully quiet—cat got your tongue?
Other Ways to Say: Why so silent?, Not talking?, Lost for words
5. Button up
Meaning: To keep quiet or stop talking.
In a Sentence: “During the movie, Dad told us to button up so we wouldn’t disturb others.”
Other Ways to Say: Be quiet, Hush
6. Mum’s the word
Meaning: Keep it a secret or remain silent.
In a Sentence: I’m planning a surprise party—mum’s the word!
Other Ways to Say: Keep it quiet, Don’t tell, Stay silent
7. Zip your lips
Meaning: To stop talking.
In a Sentence: Zip your lips during the meeting and let the manager speak.
Other Ways to Say: Shut up, Keep quiet, No talking
8. Keep it down
Meaning: Lower your voice or make less noise.
In a Sentence: Please keep it down, the baby is sleeping.
Other Ways to Say: Speak softly, Lower your voice, Be quiet
9. Hush-hush
Meaning: Very secretive or silent.
In a Sentence: The meeting was hush-hush and not even the staff knew about it.
Other Ways to Say: Confidential, Top secret, Private
10. Dead silence
Meaning: Complete and total silence.
In a Sentence: After the shocking news, there was dead silence in the room.
Other Ways to Say: Pin-drop silence, Total quiet, Stillness
11. Not a peep
Meaning: No sound or noise at all.
In a Sentence: The baby didn’t make a peep all night.
Other Ways to Say: Silent, Absolutely quiet, Mute
12. Seal your lips
Meaning: To remain silent or keep a secret.
In a Sentence: He sealed his lips and refused to comment.
Other Ways to Say: Say nothing, Keep shut, Stay quiet
13. On silent mode
Meaning: Very quiet, as if muted.
In a Sentence: She was on silent mode throughout the dinner.
Other Ways to Say: Quiet, Still, Mute
14. Under wraps
Meaning: Kept secret or not discussed.
In a Sentence: The deal is still under wraps.
Other Ways to Say: Hidden, Confidential, Hushed
15. Clammed up
Meaning: Suddenly became silent.
In a Sentence: He clammed up when the teacher questioned him.
Other Ways to Say: Fell silent, Went mute, Shut down
16. Silent treatment
Meaning: Deliberately not speaking to someone.
In a Sentence: She gave him the silent treatment after the argument.
Other Ways to Say: Ignoring, Not talking, Cold shoulder
17. Quiet down
Meaning: Reduce the noise.
In a Sentence: The teacher asked the class to quiet down.
Other Ways to Say: Lower your voice, Settle down, Calm down
18. Pin-drop silence
Meaning: So quiet you could hear a pin drop.
In a Sentence: The hall was in pin-drop silence during the speech.
Other Ways to Say: Absolute quiet, Stillness, Deep silence
19. Whisper like the wind
Meaning: Speaking or moving quietly.
In a Sentence: She entered the room whispering like the wind.
Other Ways to Say: Softly, Gently, Without sound
20. Low-key
Meaning: Subtle or quiet in nature.
In a Sentence: The wedding was a low-key affair.
Other Ways to Say: Quiet, Minimal, Calm
21. Soundless
Meaning: Without any sound.
In a Sentence: The snow fell soundless in the night.
Other Ways to Say: Noiseless, Silent, Still
22. Whisper-thin
Meaning: Barely audible or noticeable.
In a Sentence: Her voice was whisper-thin from crying.
Other Ways to Say: Faint, Quiet, Delicate
23. Library-quiet
Meaning: Extremely quiet like in a library.
In a Sentence: The exam hall was library-quiet.
Other Ways to Say: Silent, Peaceful, Still
24. Soft-spoken
Meaning: Speaking gently or quietly.
In a Sentence: He’s a soft-spoken gentleman.
Other Ways to Say: Mild, Gentle, Quiet
25. As silent as the grave
Meaning: Completely silent.
In a Sentence: The old house was as silent as the grave.
Other Ways to Say: Still, Lifeless, Deathly quiet
26. Say less
Meaning: You don’t need to speak further.
In a Sentence: Say less—I got the message.
Other Ways to Say: Understood, Got it, No need to explain
27. Inaudible
Meaning: Unable to be heard.
In a Sentence: Her whisper was inaudible in the noise.
Other Ways to Say: Muffled, Silent, Faint
28. Whispered silence
Meaning: A poetic term for total quiet.
In a Sentence: The forest was filled with whispered silence.
Other Ways to Say: Peace, Calm, Serenity
29. Wordless
Meaning: Without speaking.
In a Sentence: They stood in wordless understanding.
Other Ways to Say: Silent, Mute, Quiet
30. Hushed tones
Meaning: Speaking very softly.
In a Sentence: They spoke in hushed tones about the secret.
Other Ways to Say: Whispering, Soft speech, Low voice
31. No words spoken
Meaning: Complete silence.
In a Sentence: No words were spoken as the news sank in.
Other Ways to Say: Speechless, Silent, Quiet
32. Whisper-soft
Meaning: Extremely soft sound.
In a Sentence: Her footsteps were whisper-soft on the carpet.
Other Ways to Say: Quiet, Muffled, Silent
33. Calm as a monk
Meaning: Very peaceful and quiet.
In a Sentence: He stayed calm as a monk in chaos.
Other Ways to Say: Serene, Composed, Peaceful
34. Total hush
Meaning: Complete quietness.
In a Sentence: There was a total hush after the announcement.
Other Ways to Say: Silence, Stillness, Quiet
35. Whispered word
Meaning: A very quietly spoken word.
In a Sentence: He said a whispered word and left.
Other Ways to Say: Mumbled, Murmured, Softly said
36. Stealth mode
Meaning: Moving silently and unnoticed.
In a Sentence: The cat moved in stealth mode.
Other Ways to Say: Quiet, Sneaky, Silent
37. Noiseless as the night
Meaning: Very quiet, like nighttime.
In a Sentence: The boat was noiseless as the night on the lake.
Other Ways to Say: Silent, Peaceful, Mute
38. Not a word
Meaning: Total silence.
In a Sentence: He left without saying a word—not a word.
Other Ways to Say: Silent, Mute, Didn’t speak
39. As quiet as a whisper
Meaning: Extremely quiet.
In a Sentence: The message was delivered as quiet as a whisper.
Other Ways to Say: Whisper-soft, Gentle, Faint
40. Soundless shadow
Meaning: A poetic way of describing quiet presence.
In a Sentence: He moved like a soundless shadow through the room.
Other Ways to Say: Silent figure, Stealthy, Invisible
41. The quiet before the storm
Meaning: Calmness before chaos.
In a Sentence: There was a tense silence—the quiet before the storm.
Other Ways to Say: Calm, Peace, Stillness
42. Low murmur
Meaning: A soft, quiet sound.
In a Sentence: There was only a low murmur from the crowd.
Other Ways to Say: Whisper, Buzz, Faint sound
43. Lower your voice
Meaning: Speak more quietly.
In a Sentence: Please lower your voice in the hospital.
Other Ways to Say: Talk softly, Keep it down, Hush
44. Quiet whisper
Meaning: Very soft speech.
In a Sentence: He shared the secret in a quiet whisper.
Other Ways to Say: Soft voice, Hushed tone, Murmur
45. Don’t utter a word
Meaning: Stay completely silent.
In a Sentence: Don’t utter a word about this plan.
Other Ways to Say: Say nothing, Stay quiet, Keep shut
46. Discreet silence
Meaning: Purposeful quietness.
In a Sentence: She stayed in discreet silence at the dinner table.
Other Ways to Say: Reserved, Silent, Thoughtful quiet
47. Eyes talk
Meaning: No words, only expressions.
In a Sentence: They didn’t speak—just let their eyes talk.
Other Ways to Say: Silent expression, Nonverbal communication, Mutual understanding
48. Unspoken
Meaning: Not said aloud.
In a Sentence: There was an unspoken truth between them.
Other Ways to Say: Silent, Undeclared, Wordless
49. Silent nod
Meaning: Communicating quietly with a gesture.
In a Sentence: He gave a silent nod of approval.
Other Ways to Say: Nonverbal, Quiet gesture, Agreement without words
50. Say nothing
Meaning: Stay silent.
In a Sentence: If you’re unsure, it’s better to say nothing.
Other Ways to Say: Keep quiet, Stay silent, Be still
