wordless

word·less

adj \ˈwərd-ləs\

Definition of WORDLESS

1

: not expressed in or accompanied by words <a wordless picture book>

2

: silent, speechless <sat wordless throughout the meeting>

— word·less·ly adverb

— word·less·ness noun

Examples of WORDLESS

1. <he stood wordless before his accusers>
2. <a wordless fondness for each other>

First Known Use of WORDLESS

15th century

Related to WORDLESS

Synonyms: dumb, mum, mute, muted, speechless, uncommunicative, silent

Antonyms: communicative, speaking, talking

Related Words: inarticulate, tongue-tied; nonvocal, voiceless; dumbstruck; sulking, sulky, sullen

Near Antonyms: articulate, eloquent, fluent, voluble, well-spoken; gabby, garrulous, loquacious, talkative, talky; outspoken, unreserved, vocal; facile, glib, silver-tongued, smooth-tongued

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