diff --git a/docs/cmdline-opts/silent.md b/docs/cmdline-opts/silent.md
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@@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ Example:
 
 # `--silent`
 
-Silent or quiet mode. Do not show progress meter or error messages. Makes curl
-mute. It still outputs the data you ask for, potentially even to the
-terminal/stdout unless you redirect it.
+Silent or quiet mode. Do not show progress meter, warning messages or error
+messages. Makes curl mute. It still outputs the data you ask for, potentially
+even to the terminal/stdout unless you redirect it.
 
 Use --show-error in addition to this option to disable progress meter but
 still show error messages.