inaudibly

adverb

as in silently

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  1. silently
  2. soundlessly
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  • Also seen is Edric’s sinister pod sliding silently into one of the gigantic Guild Heighliner starships.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 July 2026
  • Workplace fear, often subtle and disguised as ambition or commitment, silently drives many decisions.
    — Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of silently
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  • But my next words slipped soundlessly to the ground before the yellow vinyl material, like the final sprays of a park fountain at closing time.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The Drifters Ferris wheel sent riders floating in hot air balloons that soared soundlessly toward the glass dome above the park.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Definition of soundlessly
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“Inaudibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaudibly. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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