What is the comparative and superlative form of silent?

"Silent" is an adjective that describes the state of not making a sound. It doesn't have comparative or superlative forms in the traditional sense. You wouldn't say "more silent" or "most silent" to describe degrees of silence.

Here are some options for conveying different levels of silence:

More subtle ways to express degrees of silence:

* Quiet: This is a more common and versatile word that can convey a range of silence levels.

* Still: This suggests a lack of movement, which often contributes to a sense of silence.

* Hushed: This implies a quietness that is almost reverent.

* Soundless: This emphasizes the complete absence of sound.

Examples:

* "The room was quiet." (This is a neutral statement about the level of noise.)

* "The room was very quiet." (This suggests a greater degree of silence.)

* "The room was completely silent." (This emphasizes the absence of any sound at all.)

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