NONSPEAKING Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

nonspeaking

adjective

Definition of nonspeaking

as in wordless

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Recent Examples of nonspeaking Adele got a nonspeaking part in the human machine that would gouge the prisoner’s sentence into the officer’s body. — Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 Finally, a shout-out to actor Ryan Cooper, who plays the dead man, for the most part a nonspeaking role. — Gary Thompson, Philly.com, 15 June 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspeaking

Adjective

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

Definition of wordless

Adjective

The oversized teeth of the character were originally to be used only during silent scenes, but Carrey learned to talk with them on to make his character even more cartoon-like.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026
School is meant to prepare students for the real world, but too many institutions are training kids to be silent.

— Annabelle Garland, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

Definition of silent

Adjective

The ArcLight helped pioneer premium modern multiplex features, including reclining stadium-style chairs, in-house gourmet dining and reserved seating.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
May would shed her quiet and reserved manner, teaming up with strangers for tournaments.

— Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026

Definition of reserved

Adjective

Minter’s been mum on whether the star DT will return to anchor a line that would be imposing with his presence, thanks to the additions of Trey Hendrickson and the ageless Calais Campbell, now in his 19th season.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 17 July 2026
While the board passed the budget on June 22, the mayor has been mum as to his political future.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

Definition of mum

Adjective

Also in his orbit are a consortium of crooks, including his cousin Freddie, a hip junkie, and Pepper, a taciturn hoodlum who was friends with Ray’s dad, Big Mike, a legendary thief.

— Niela Orr, Vulture, 20 July 2026
In the mid-1990s Lorenz Mäder, a taciturn Swiss visionary with a history of diving in the Maldives and the Red Sea, took inspiration from Cousteau and visited this wonderland of coral reefs.

— Ariel Leve, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of taciturn

Adjective

Staff being uncommunicative with EMS workers.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
Just as importantly, His voice was loud and and clear in marshalling a Chelsea back line that has too often appeared quiet and uncommunicative in his absence this season.

— Simon Johnson, New York Times, 16 May 2026

Definition of uncommunicative

Adjective

Gordon is cherub-faced, with low affect, speaks in a laconic and analytic style, and has a wry and elusive smile.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Wry and dry, thoughtful and laconic, Sam fought illness with the same dignity, humour and conviction that gave strength to his every performance.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2026

Definition of laconic

Adjective

Xavi Simons was born in Amsterdam but grew up in the quiet village of Rojales in Alicante.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Home Depot is poised to benefit from a quiet home renovation boom, driven by high mortgage rates and aging homes, boasting strong free cash flow and a 238% dividend hike.

— Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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