soundless

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adjective (1)

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

soundless

2 of 2

adjective (2)

: making no sound : silent
soundlessly adverb

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Adjective (1)

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Adjective (2)

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First Known Use

Adjective (1)

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1601, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soundless was circa 1586

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soundless

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

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