Wordless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈwərd-ləs/ word·less

Meaning & Definition of Wordless

Wordless (adjective)

  1. not expressed in or accompanied by words
  2. silent, speechless

Wordless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. deliberately refraining from speech

    "he stood wordless before his accusers"

    similar: mum, mute, muted, silent, speechless, uncommunicative
    related: inarticulate, tongue-tied, nonvocal, voiceless, dumbstruck, sulking, sulky, sullen
    opposite: communicative, speaking, talking
    near: articulate, eloquent, fluent, voluble, well-spoken, gabby, garrulous, loquacious, talkative, talky, outspoken, unreserved, vocal, facile, glib, silver-tongued, smooth-tongued

  2. understood although not put into words

    "a wordless fondness for each other"

    similar: implicit, implied, tacit, unexpressed, unspoken, unvoiced
    related: inferred, presumed, construed, interpreted, unannounced, undeclared, unsaid, untold, hinted, insinuated, intimated, suggested
    opposite: explicit, express, expressed, spoken, stated, voiced
    near: apparent, blatant, evident, manifest, obvious, plain, straightforward, unambiguous, unequivocal, unmistakable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Wordless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Wordless:

mum, mute, muted, silent, speechless, uncommunicative, implicit, implied, tacit, unexpressed, unspoken, unvoiced

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Wordless

Words with the opposite meaning of Wordless:

communicative, speaking, talking, explicit, express, expressed, spoken, stated, voiced

Related Words for Wordless

inarticulate, tongue-tied, nonvocal, voiceless, dumbstruck, sulking, sulky, sullen, inferred, presumed, construed, interpreted, unannounced, undeclared, unsaid, untold, hinted, insinuated, intimated, suggested

Near Antonyms of Wordless

articulate, eloquent, fluent, voluble, well-spoken, gabby, garrulous, loquacious, talkative, talky, outspoken, unreserved, vocal, facile, glib, silver-tongued, smooth-tongued, apparent, blatant, evident, manifest, obvious, plain, straightforward, unambiguous, unequivocal, unmistakable

Word Forms of Wordless

Derived words: wordlessly (adverb), wordlessness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Wordless

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Wordless

What does "Wordless" mean?

"Wordless" means not expressed in or accompanied by words. As an adjective, it is defined as: not expressed in or accompanied by words. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Wordless"?

Other words for "Wordless" include mum, mute, muted, silent, speechless, uncommunicative, implicit and implied. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Wordless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Wordless"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Wordless". Common alternatives include mum, mute, muted, silent, speechless, uncommunicative, implicit, implied, tacit and unexpressed.

What is the opposite of "Wordless"?

Antonyms of "Wordless" include communicative, speaking, talking, explicit, express, expressed, spoken and stated. Near antonyms include articulate, eloquent, fluent and voluble.

How do you use "Wordless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Wordless" in a sentence: "he stood wordless before his accusers"; "a wordless fondness for each other".

Is "Wordless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Wordless" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Wordless"?

"Wordless" is pronounced /ˈwərd-ləs/ and divided into syllables as word·less.

What is the origin of the word "Wordless"?

First known use: 15th century.