speechless
adjective
speech·less ˈspēch-ləs 
1
: unable to speak : dumb
2
: not speaking : silent
3
: not capable of being expressed in words
speechlessly adverb
speechlessness noun
Synonyms
- dumb
- mum
- mute
- muted
- silent
- uncommunicative
- wordless
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Example Sentences
I was speechless with shock. Your story left me speechless.
Recent Examples on the Web Jennifer Love Hewitt is ringing in the back-to-school season with the ultimate first-day swag — and fans are speechless. 
Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2022 Fans, of course, were almost speechless — the comment section is full of heart-eye, fire, and obviously, the classic red heart emoji. Rosemary Donahue, Allure, 20 June 2022 Watch the video above to see the moment that soccer fans left the Arsenal midfielder almost speechless. Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2021 Once that was done, Van Auker was no longer speechless. Anne Ryman, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2022 But Close was left speechless last spring when he was tasked with preparing the body of a man who had been shot in the head with an assault-style weapon. Melissa Chan, NBC News, 14 June 2022 Blair was made speechless by the gesture, this time from gratitude. Wendy Kaur, ELLE, 18 May 2022 The label is known for its head-turning dresses, like the viral Fairy Dress which is leaving users speechless during try-ons, or its crossbody floss halter number. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2022 Keith Urban — temporarily speechless after a performance by H.E.R., Lenny Kravitz, and Travis Barker — presented the award at the top of the third hour of the ceremony to the superduo otherwise known as Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2022 See More
Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2022 Fans, of course, were almost speechless — the comment section is full of heart-eye, fire, and obviously, the classic red heart emoji. Rosemary Donahue, Allure, 20 June 2022 Watch the video above to see the moment that soccer fans left the Arsenal midfielder almost speechless. Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2021 Once that was done, Van Auker was no longer speechless. Anne Ryman, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2022 But Close was left speechless last spring when he was tasked with preparing the body of a man who had been shot in the head with an assault-style weapon. Melissa Chan, NBC News, 14 June 2022 Blair was made speechless by the gesture, this time from gratitude. Wendy Kaur, ELLE, 18 May 2022 The label is known for its head-turning dresses, like the viral Fairy Dress which is leaving users speechless during try-ons, or its crossbody floss halter number. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 5 Apr. 2022 Keith Urban — temporarily speechless after a performance by H.E.R., Lenny Kravitz, and Travis Barker — presented the award at the top of the third hour of the ceremony to the superduo otherwise known as Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
speechless
adjective
speech·less ˈspēch-ləs
: unable to speak especially because of a strong emotion
The boys were absolutely speechless with fright. Astrid Lindgren, Pippi Longstocking
Astrid Lindgren, Pippi Longstockingspeechless
adjective
1
as in silent
deliberately refraining from speech he remained speechless, even in the face of outrageous accusations Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- silent
- mute
- mum
- dumbstruck
- wordless
- inarticulate
- dumb
- muted
- tongue-tied
- voiceless
- uncommunicative
- sulking
- sulky
- nonvocal
- sullen
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- speaking
- eloquent
- talking
- communicative
- articulate
- talkative
- fluent
- voluble
- loquacious
- vocal
- outspoken
- garrulous
- unreserved
- well-spoken
- 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
- uncommunicative
- reticent
- tight-lipped
- mum
- closemouthed
- quiet
- nonspeaking
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- vocal
- talkative
- expansive
- loquacious
- communicative
- speaking
- chatty
- garrulous
- gabby
- talky
- blabby
- eloquent
- talking
- articulate
- voluble
- fluent
- speaking out
- speaking up
- expatiating
- articulating
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- false bottom
- false box
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- false bromegrass
- false buckthorn
- false buckwheat
- false buffalo grass
- false bugbane
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