Synonyms of speechless

speechless

adjective

ˈspēch-ləs 

1

as in silent

deliberately refraining from speech

he remained speechless, even in the face of outrageous accusations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• silent
• mute
• muted
• mum
• wordless
• inarticulate
• dumbstruck
• uncommunicative
• voiceless
• tongue-tied
• nonvocal
• sulky
• sullen
• sulking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• speaking
• communicative
• eloquent
• talking
• articulate
• fluent
• voluble
• talkative
• well-spoken
• vocal
• loquacious
• outspoken
• garrulous
• unreserved
• talky
• glib
• gabby
• facile
• silver-tongued
• smooth-tongued

2

as in mute

unable to speak

if only this poor, speechless animal could tell us what's wrong with it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mute
• inarticulate
• voiceless
• silent
• incomprehensible
• tongue-tied
• incoherent
• reserved
• taciturn
• wordless
• laconic
• reticent
• uncommunicative
• mum
• tight-lipped
• closemouthed
• quiet
• nonspeaking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• vocal
• expansive
• talkative
• communicative
• loquacious
• chatty
• garrulous
• speaking
• talky
• blabby
• gabby
• talking
• eloquent
• articulate
• fluent
• speaking out
• voluble
• speaking up
• expatiating
• articulating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of speechless

For what seemed like the 100th time in about 20 minutes, Kevin de León was speechless, his jaw slack, his eyes as wide and blank as a deer caught in headlights. — Erika D. Smithcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2022

My sister immediately gave me a bearhug and my mama was legitimately speechless, but the most powerful reaction came from my father. — James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 29 July 2022

Jose was nearly speechless as he was handed the microphone to say a few words. — Olivia Lloyd, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2022

Mobile Christian baseball coach Talley Haines was nearly speechless when asked Tuesday night to recap Game 1 of the Class 4A state championship series. — Ben Thomas | [email protected], al, 17 May 2022