Close
Close adjective - Given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge.
Usage example: she was as close as a stone when it came to talking about her love life
Silent is a synonym for close in character trait topic. In some cases you can use "Silent" instead an adjective "Close", when it comes to topics like restraint, reserved, secret.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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With the silent film era rapidly drawing to a close, the award was never given again.
Source: Useful Notes / Academy Award -
Silent Hill 3: Several monsters will attack Heather's crotch if they get close enough.
Source: Groin Attack / Video Games -
Silent Wise King Cai from Brigandine whacks people with his tome when he is forced to fight up close.
Source: Throw the Book at Them
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