soundless

1 of 2

adjective (1)

sound·​less ˈsau̇n(d)-ləs How to pronounce soundless (audio)
: incapable of being sounded : unfathomable

soundless

2 of 2

adjective (2)

: making no sound : silent
soundlessly adverb

Examples of soundless in a Sentence

Adjective (2) crept in on soundless little feet
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Adjective
The detonation of the bombs brought a terrible wonder, a soundless blast of light and colors never seen before, and never seen again. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

sound entry 6

Adjective (2)

sound entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1601, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of soundless was circa 1586

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Soundless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundless. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

soundless

adjective
sound·​less
ˈsau̇n-(d)ləs
: making no sound : silent
soundlessly adverb

More from Merriam-Webster on soundless

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!