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

• 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

For much of the film, Tatum’s performance is purely physical, wordless, while Jeffrey is alone, a voice-over providing context and reflection. —Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 11 Oct. 2025

Although wordless, the book offers an engaging journey that ends in a delightful surprise—sure to satisfy even the pickiest young critic. —Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025

But that doesn’t give a sense of how absorbingly otherworldly the film is, with its wordless beginnings and its shriek of a score from Jonny Greenwood. —Alison Willmore, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025

Late in his career, Redford received acclaim for his nearly wordless performance as a sailor struggling to survive at sea. —Hannah Parry amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025

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