50 Similes for Silence with Meanings & Sentences
Similes for Silence
1. Silent as the grave
Meaning: Absolutely silent and still, like a grave.
In a Sentence: The forest at night was as silent as the grave.
Other Ways to Say: Quiet as death, Still as a grave
2. Like a tomb
Meaning: Completely silent, resembling the quietness of a tomb.
In a Sentence: When the power went out, the house became as quiet as a tomb.
Other Ways to Say: Silent as a tomb, Still as a tomb
3. Quiet as a whisper
Meaning: Extremely quiet, barely audible.
In a Sentence: Her voice was quiet as a whisper in the library.
Other Ways to Say: Soft-spoken, Barely audible
4. Quiet as a church
Meaning: Very quiet or silent, similar to the atmosphere in a church.
In a Sentence: The classroom was quiet as a church during the test.
Other Ways to Say: Silent as a church, Still as a church
5. Still as a statue
Meaning: Not making any movement or sound.
In a Sentence: He sat still as a statue while hiding.
Other Ways to Say: Motionless, Frozen in place
6. Mute as a fish
Meaning: Completely silent, not saying a word.
In a Sentence: He was mute as a fish during the interrogation.
Other Ways to Say: Tight-lipped, Wordless
7. Quiet as a mouse
Meaning: Very quiet and trying not to be noticed.
In a Sentence: She crept into the room quiet as a mouse.
Other Ways to Say: Silent as a mouse, Sneaky quiet
8. Like a library at midnight
Meaning: Utterly silent and peaceful.
In a Sentence: The office after hours was like a library at midnight.
Other Ways to Say: Dead silent, Peaceful silence
9. Still as the night
Meaning: Very calm and quiet, like nighttime.
In a Sentence: The lake was still as the night.
Other Ways to Say: Tranquil, Undisturbed
10. Silent as the stars
Meaning: Extremely quiet, like the distant stars in space.
In a Sentence: They stood on the hilltop, silent as the stars.
Other Ways to Say: Celestial stillness, Quiet beyond sound
11. Hushed like a prayer
Meaning: Quiet and respectful.
In a Sentence: The room fell hushed like a prayer during the announcement.
Other Ways to Say: Reverent silence, Soft and solemn
12. As quiet as a shadow
Meaning: Moving silently without being noticed.
In a Sentence: The cat was as quiet as a shadow as it moved through the room.
Other Ways to Say: Stealthy, Silent as a ghost
13. Calm as a sleeping baby
Meaning: Peaceful and quiet.
In a Sentence: The street was calm as a sleeping baby after the storm.
Other Ways to Say: Peaceful, Serene
14. Still as a painting
Meaning: Unmoving and silent.
In a Sentence: They posed still as a painting for the photograph.
Other Ways to Say: Motionless, Frozen
15. Like a closed book
Meaning: Not revealing or making noise, reserved.
In a Sentence: She was like a closed book, not saying a word.
Other Ways to Say: Quiet, Reserved
16. Like a graveyard at midnight
Meaning: Very silent and eerie.
In a Sentence: The old house was like a graveyard at midnight.
Other Ways to Say: Spooky silence, Dead quiet
17. As soundless as snow
Meaning: Completely silent, like snow falling.
In a Sentence: The snowfall was as soundless as snow can be.
Other Ways to Say: Whisper-quiet, Snow-quiet
18. Quiet as falling leaves
Meaning: Soft and nearly silent.
In a Sentence: The moment was quiet as falling leaves.
Other Ways to Say: Gentle, Faintly quiet
19. Still as the moon
Meaning: Quiet and unmoving like the moon in the sky.
In a Sentence: The landscape was still as the moon above.
Other Ways to Say: Peacefully silent, Night-still
20. Like a breath held
Meaning: Completely silent and tense.
In a Sentence: The audience was like a breath held during the final scene.
Other Ways to Say: Tense silence, Suspended quiet
21. Quiet as an empty room
Meaning: Totally silent, without any activity or sound.
In a Sentence: After everyone left, the hall was quiet as an empty room.
Other Ways to Say: Deserted, Hushed
22. Still as a pond
Meaning: Calm and without movement or sound.
In a Sentence: The camp at night was still as a pond.
Other Ways to Say: Undisturbed, Peacefully quiet
23. Silent like a ghost
Meaning: So quiet it’s spooky, like a ghost passing by.
In a Sentence: He moved through the hall silent like a ghost.
Other Ways to Say: Eerily quiet, Ghostly still
24. Like a breeze through the trees
Meaning: Soft, gentle, and nearly silent.
In a Sentence: Her singing was like a breeze through the trees.
Other Ways to Say: Subtle, Whispering quiet
25. Still as a candle’s flame
Meaning: Calm and barely moving.
In a Sentence: The room was still as a candle’s flame.
Other Ways to Say: Softly silent, Flicker-free
26. Mute as a mime
Meaning: Totally silent, like a mime artist.
In a Sentence: He stood mute as a mime during the speech.
Other Ways to Say: Speechless, Silent actor
27. Quiet as snowfall
Meaning: Extremely quiet, like snow falling.
In a Sentence: The garden was quiet as snowfall.
Other Ways to Say: Snow-silent, Peacefully quiet
28. As hushed as dawn
Meaning: Calm and silent, like the early morning.
In a Sentence: The town was as hushed as dawn before waking.
Other Ways to Say: Morning stillness, Sunrise quiet
29. Like the pause before a storm
Meaning: A tense silence anticipating something.
In a Sentence: The room was like the pause before a storm.
Other Ways to Say: Charged silence, Pregnant pause
30. Quiet as a secret
Meaning: Kept very private and silent.
In a Sentence: Their conversation was quiet as a secret.
Other Ways to Say: Confidential, Hushed whisper
31. Like a breath of air
Meaning: Gentle and almost unnoticeable.
In a Sentence: Her words were like a breath of air.
Other Ways to Say: Softly spoken, Barely there
32. Still as a closed door
Meaning: Completely unmoving and quiet.
In a Sentence: The room was still as a closed door.
Other Ways to Say: Shut off, Silent barrier
33. Mute as the stars
Meaning: Silent and distant.
In a Sentence: The desert was mute as the stars above.
Other Ways to Say: Distant quiet, Cosmic silence
34. Quiet as an empty stage
Meaning: Silent and motionless.
In a Sentence: After the play, the theater was quiet as an empty stage.
Other Ways to Say: Post-performance silence, Emptiness
35. Still as a clock not ticking
Meaning: Completely motionless and silent.
In a Sentence: The attic was still as a clock not ticking.
Other Ways to Say: Timeless silence, Eerie stillness
36. Silent as a closed book
Meaning: Reserved and not expressive.
In a Sentence: He was silent as a closed book.
Other Ways to Say: Reserved, Unspoken
37. Quiet as a locked room
Meaning: Closed off and silent.
In a Sentence: The library felt quiet as a locked room.
Other Ways to Say: Soundproof, Contained silence
38. As hushed as a lullaby
Meaning: Soft and calming.
In a Sentence: Her voice was as hushed as a lullaby.
Other Ways to Say: Gentle, Soothing
39. Quiet like winter’s night
Meaning: Cold, calm, and very quiet.
In a Sentence: The forest was quiet like a winter’s night.
Other Ways to Say: Frozen silence, Seasonal stillness
40. Still as morning fog
Meaning: Calm and nearly motionless.
In a Sentence: The field was still as morning fog.
Other Ways to Say: Foggy silence, Early calm
41. Like a statue in the dark
Meaning: Quiet and still, hard to detect.
In a Sentence: He stood like a statue in the dark.
Other Ways to Say: Hidden, Motionless
42. Quiet as a closing eye
Meaning: Gentle and peaceful.
In a Sentence: The moment was quiet as a closing eye.
Other Ways to Say: Dreamlike, Peacefully silent
43. Mute like sealed lips
Meaning: Not speaking at all.
In a Sentence: She remained mute like sealed lips.
Other Ways to Say: Zip-lipped, Closed mouth
44. Silent as the wind stops
Meaning: Suddenly and completely quiet.
In a Sentence: The forest became silent as the wind stops.
Other Ways to Say: Instant stillness, Abrupt hush
45. Hushed like snowfall at night
Meaning: Soft, silent, and calming.
In a Sentence: Everything felt hushed like snowfall at night.
Other Ways to Say: Snow-blanketed silence, Peaceful hush
46. Still as a forgotten room
Meaning: Long-undisturbed and quiet.
In a Sentence: The attic was still as a forgotten room.
Other Ways to Say: Abandoned silence, Unused quiet
47. Quiet like a faded memory
Meaning: Soft and distant.
In a Sentence: Her words were quiet like a faded memory.
Other Ways to Say: Whisper of the past, Subtle silence
48. Silent as the end of a story
Meaning: Completely finished and peaceful.
In a Sentence: The night was silent as the end of a story.
Other Ways to Say: Closing silence, Peaceful ending
49. Mute like the moon
Meaning: Silent and distant in presence.
In a Sentence: He watched, mute like the moon.
Other Ways to Say: Speechless, Distant
50. Quiet as a breath in the dark
Meaning: Extremely subtle and silent.
In a Sentence: Her movement was quiet as a breath in the dark.
Other Ways to Say: Shadow-quiet, Hidden hush
