They say silence is thus (6)

I believe the answer is:

golden

(Other definitions for golden that I've seen before include "Most favourable; bright" , "Brilliant" , "Excellent" , "Colour of the fleece sought by Jason" , "With sixteen across Apple variety" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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