speechless

[speech-lis] / ˈspitʃ lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

without ability to talk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amazed dazed dumb silent

WEAK

aghast aphonic astounded buttoned-up clammed up close-mouthed cool cool as cucumber dumbfounded dumbstruck inarticulate mum mute not saying boo reserved shocked taciturn thunderstruck tight-lipped tongue-tied uncommunicative unflappable voiceless wordless

Antonyms

WEAK

articulate communicative responsive

Example Sentences

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“Almost speechless, especially being on this side of town now, you know, playing in L.A. when I was on the other side,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

A school choir was left speechless after Simon Cowell emerged triumphant from under a red sheet draped over what they believed was a new statue honouring an influential figure in the music industry.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Wiegman said Parkinson was "speechless" when she was told she was selected but the Dutch manager believes she is "ready".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Hill says she was "speechless for a good 10 minutes" after finding out that she had been chosen to receive the money.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

They were speechless at first, and Njemile tilted her head, her eyes narrowed in suspicion.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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