wordless

adjective

word·​less ˈwərd-ləs 

1

: not expressed in or accompanied by words

a wordless picture book

2

: silent, speechless

sat wordless throughout the meeting

wordlessly adverb

wordlessness noun

Synonyms of wordless

• silent
• speechless
• mute
• muted

Examples of wordless in a Sentence

he stood wordless before his accusers

a wordless fondness for each other

Recent Examples on the Web

Ho Jin walks in at that moment, and there’s a whole tearful reunion, if understated and wordless. —Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Lame, who’s risen to fame with wordless videos simplifying everyday life hacks, has built a global following of 360 million people on TikTok and Instagram, according to the statement. —Katarina Hoije, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026

Her perceptive lensing is especially poignant across wordless scenes where the two girls romance their teacher through longing gazes. —Tomris Laffly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026

Thompson liked the idea of a wordless ending, expressing feelings through looks alone. —Yohana Desta, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

wordless

adjective

word·​less ˈwərd-ləs 

1

: not expressed in or having words

a wordless picture book

2

: silent sense 1, speechless

sat wordless throughout the meeting

wordlessly adverb

wordlessness noun