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

That imagery is complemented by persuasive period design elements, and an original score by Hettarher that encompasses some wordless choral passages. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026

But in his shock at the strength of this wordless feeling, all that Will could do was point at the grassy hill that rose behind them. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Her voice became a wordless shriek. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026

The actors spent time forging the kind of intimate charge that could be felt in wordless glances between their closeted characters. — Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 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