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soundless

adjective sound·less \ ˈsau̇n(d)-ləs \

Definition of soundless

: incapable of being sounded : unfathomable

Origin and Etymology of soundless

6sound

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soundless

adjective

Definition of soundless

: making no sound : silent
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soundlessly

adverb

Origin and Etymology of soundless

1sound

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