soundlessly

Thân thiện

He opened the heavy door soundlessly.

Definition

Adverb: * Without making any sound; silently; inaudibly. Describes an action performed so quietly that no noise is produced or heard.

Usage

The adverb "soundlessly" modifies a verb to describe how an action is performed—specifically, in complete silence. It emphasizes the absence of any audible noise associated with the action. * It typically precedes or follows the main verb it modifies. * It is used in both literal and descriptive contexts to create an atmosphere of quiet, stealth, or smoothness.

Examples

• The door closed soundlessly behind her.
• He moved soundlessly through the dark forest.
• Snow fell soundlessly on the empty streets.
• The cat padded soundlessly across the wooden floor.

Advanced Usage

• For dramatic or literary effect: Often used in narrative writing to create a mood of tension, peace, or stealth.
  • The assassin slipped soundlessly into the room.
• To describe natural phenomena or smooth motion: Used for things that move or occur with a notable lack of noise.
  • The great owl flew soundlessly on its broad wings.

Variants and Related Words

• Soundless (adjective): Making no sound; silent.
  • The soundless machinery was a marvel of engineering.
• Silently (adverb): A very close synonym, though "soundlessly" can more strongly imply an inherent or physical quality of making no sound.
• Noiselessly (adverb): Functionally identical to "soundlessly."

Synonyms

• Silently
• Noiselessly
• Inaudibly
• Quietly (though "quietly" can imply low sound, not necessarily total absence)

Antonyms

• Loudly
• Noisily
• Audibly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. without a sound
   • he stood up soundlessly and speechlessly and glided across the hallway and through a door

Từ đồng nghĩa

• noiselessly