Completely silent, making no noise at all.
Examples:
- She sneaked into the house, quiet as a mouse.
Origin: Mid-1500s for the first form; 1300s for 'still as a mouse'
Synonyms: still as a mouse
Completely silent, making no noise at all.
Examples:
Origin: Mid-1500s for the first form; 1300s for 'still as a mouse'
Synonyms: still as a mouse