Definitions

wordless

[wurd-lis] / ˈwɜrd lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

dumb

Synonyms

STRONGEST

speechless

WEAK

at a loss for words inarticulate incoherent mum mute quiet silent soundless tongue-tied uncommunicative voiceless

Antonyms

WEAK

speaking

ADJECTIVE

implied

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hidden implicit indirect latent lurking tacit unspoken

STRONG

adumbrated connoted figured foreshadowed indicated inferred insinuated intended involved meant occult parallel signified suggested symbolized understood unsaid

WEAK

alluded to allusive constructive indicative inferential inherent perceptible potential significative tacitly assumed undeclared unexpressed unuttered

Antonyms

STRONGEST

explicit open

WEAK

explicated expressed stated

ADJECTIVE

inarticulate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

incoherent

WEAK

blurred dumb faltering halting hesitant hesitating inaudible incomprehensible indistinct maundering muffled mumbled mumbling mute obscure reticent silent speechless stammering tongue-tied unclear unintelligible unspoken unuttered unvocal unvoiced vague voiceless

Antonyms

WEAK

articulate communicative

ADJECTIVE

inaudible

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hushed imperceptible muffled

STRONG

unhearable

WEAK

closemouthed faint low mum mumbled mute muted noiseless nonvocal not talkative quiet soundless still unclear uncommunicative voiceless

ADJECTIVE

inferred

Synonyms

STRONG

complete contained firm fixed full implied total understood unsaid

WEAK

accurate certain constant constructive definite entire implicative inarticulate inevitable inferential latent practical steadfast tacit taken for granted undeclared unexpressed unhesitating unqualified unquestioned unreserved unshakable unspoken unuttered virtual wholehearted

Antonyms

STRONG

changeable expressed incomplete indefinite irresolute needy stated unfinished

ADJECTIVE

mum

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bashful

STRONG

mute quiet shy still

WEAK

buttoned-up clammed up closemouthed hushed muted nonvocal not forthcoming not talkative reserved secretive soundless speechless tight-lipped tongue-tied uncommunicative unsociable unspeaking voiceless zipped

Antonyms

STRONG

agitated

ADJECTIVE

mute

Synonyms

STRONGEST

silent speechless

STRONG

aphasic muffled mum quiet silenced tongue-tied

WEAK

aphasiac aphonic tongueless unexpressed unpronounced unsounded unspeaking unspoken voiceless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

communicative

WEAK

articulate speaking vocal

ADJECTIVE

noiseless

Synonyms

WEAK

hushed hushful inaudible mute muted silent soundless speechless still voiceless

Antonyms

WEAK

clamorous noisy

ADJECTIVE

silent

Synonyms

WEAK

aphonic implicit indescribable inexpressible nameless tacit unexpressed unpronounced unspoken unuttered unvoiced

Antonyms

WEAK

clamorous communicative explicit noisy talkative tangible

ADJECTIVE

silent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hushed mum mute restrained reticent

WEAK

bashful buttoned-up checked clammed up close closed-up closemouthed curbed dumb dummied up faint hush iced inarticulate incoherent inconversable indistinct inhibited laconic mousy muted noiseless nonvocal not talkative reserved shy silentious soundless still struck dumb taciturn tongue-tied unclear uncommunicative unheard unsociable unspeaking voiceless zipped

Antonyms

WEAK

clamorous communicative explicit noisy talkative tangible

ADJECTIVE

speechless

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

Antonyms

WEAK

articulate communicative responsive

ADJECTIVE

tacit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

implicit implied indirect unspoken

WEAK

alluded to allusive assumed hinted at inarticulate inferred intimated silent suggested undeclared understood unexpressed unsaid unstated unvoiced

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stated

WEAK

explicit express

ADJECTIVE

undeclared

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nameless unspoken

WEAK

aphonic implicit indescribable inexpressible tacit unexpressed unpronounced unsaid unuttered unvoiced

ADJECTIVE

understood

Synonyms

STRONG

accepted appreciated implied inferred known pat presumed unsaid

WEAK

axiomatic down pat inferential on to roger tacit taken for granted undeclared unexpressed unspoken unstated wise to

Antonyms

STRONG

expressed stated

WEAK

explained explicit spoken written

ADJECTIVE

unsaid

Synonyms

STRONG

implied inferred silenced understood

WEAK

implicit left to the imagination tacit undeclared unexpressed unspoken unstated unuttered unvoiced

Antonyms

WEAK

expressed said stated

ADJECTIVE

unuttered

Synonyms

WEAK

accurate certain complete constant constructive contained definite entire firm fixed full implicative implied inarticulate inevitable inferential inferred latent practical steadfast tacit taken for granted total undeclared understood unexpressed unhesitating unqualified unquestioned unreserved unsaid unshakable unspoken virtual wholehearted

ADJECTIVE

unuttered

Synonyms

WEAK

aphonic implicit indescribable inexpressible nameless tacit undeclared unexpressed unpronounced unsaid unspoken unvoiced

ADJECTIVE

unvoiced

Synonyms

WEAK

aphonic implicit indescribable inexpressible nameless tacit undeclared unexpressed unpronounced unsaid unspoken unuttered

ADJECTIVE

voiceless

Synonyms

WEAK

dumb inarticulate mute speechless

Example Sentences

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If the drawings are wordless, the lines are eloquent enough.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The wordless vocal refrain bears a resemblance to Leo Sayer’s 1976 hit “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing,” and that’s one catchy hook alongside several others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Then, when The Blind Man realizes that the rumored “Spirit of the Forest” is, in fact, this wounded, wordless being seeking nothing more than company, his reaction is not terror but tenderness.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025

It includes a wordless soprano in tribute to Nellie Melba, the Australian soprano.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

Kimberly was taken aback, something wordless spread on her face and then she smiled, and Ifemelu would think of it as the moment they became, truly, friends.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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