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

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

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Cite this Entry

“Soundless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soundless. Accessed 4 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

soundless

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

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