Latin Word of the Day — 28th of Feb, 2026

sileo

/si-LE-o/  • verb

to be silent / to be quiet

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Examples

In schola silere debemus.

We must be quiet in school.

Sileo, cum cogito.

I am silent when I think.

Silere est aurea.

Silence is golden.

Synonyms

taceo obscurus

Usage

This verb is frequently used in contexts where silence or quietness is required, such as during conversations or in libraries.

28th of Feb, 2026 Mar 1

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