1
as in silent
deliberately refraining from speech
he stood wordless before his accusers
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2
as in unspoken
understood although not put into words
a wordless fondness for each other
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Recent Examples of wordless
Aquilla Sadalla’s wordless vocals, a gorgeous swell of howls and heaves, complement the arrangement without becoming the focal point.
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Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
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
The wordless format works across cultures without translation, which explains his massive international appeal.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 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
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Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 3 Feb. 2026
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
The wordless format works across cultures without translation, which explains his massive international appeal.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wordless
Adjective
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The first call for help was a silent text message from an emergency beacon, mobilizing a small army of rescuers dispatched from different directions.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Despite being a quick walk from downtown Palm Springs, the Historic Tennis Club is snoozy and near-silent—perfect for unwinding after a busy day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Here the strings underline the lyric’s unspoken threat and give a spiky subtext to the silky vocals.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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Hoeness, the honorary president who played for Bayern from 1970 to 1979, rarely has an unspoken thought, especially about the standard of the team or the quality of coaching, meaning that plenty of scrutiny comes from inside the club, from seemingly unimpeachable figures.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In helicopter video taken by Air Maui Helicopter Tours in Lahaina and posted online the people aboard are largely speechless.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
10 Aug. 2023
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Because his work, as is often the case, leaves us almost speechless.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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In Fennell’s version, Cathy’s brother is dead by the time her father brings home a selectively mute boy, whom Cathy chooses to name Heathcliff after her deceased brother.—
Becky Little,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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Complicating matters is the fact that Maddie is deaf and mute, forcing her to utilize her other senses to stop the killer from claiming her as his next victim.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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This provided a clean palette for the recreation of muted, period-accurate tones with subtle, textured colors set against the deep wood grains, which complemented the 35mm Kodak film stock.—
Bill Desowitz,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Feb. 2026
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Queen’s impact has been a bit more muted and inconsistent since Zion Williamson re-entered the lineup for the New Orleans Pelicans.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Wordless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wordless. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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