soundless

1 of 2

adjective (1)

sound·​less ˈsau̇n(d)-ləs 

: incapable of being sounded : unfathomable

soundless

2 of 2

adjective (2)

: making no sound : silent

soundlessly adverb

Synonyms of soundless

Adjective (2)

• silent
• quieted
• quiet
• hushed

Examples of soundless in a Sentence

Adjective (2)

crept in on soundless little feet

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

By day, lots of people cross the bridge to visit the hotel’s neighbor, the Moderna Museet, but at night the island is virtually soundless. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for soundless

• boundless
• groundless

Kids Definition

soundless

adjective

sound·​less

ˈsau̇n-(d)ləs

: making no sound : silent

soundlessly adverb