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
Late in his career, Redford received acclaim for his nearly wordless performance as a sailor struggling to survive at sea.
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Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Adama nodded in a wordless acknowledgment of the wings’ significance.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
The first few minutes of the film are a breathless, almost wordless introduction to the Otherlands, with Scarlet trapped under rotting hands clamoring to keep her there.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Color schemes weave a wordless Bildungsroman, contrasting youthful pinks and purples with more mature hues of blue, gold and gray to fit the duality of the freshman spirit.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Adama nodded in a wordless acknowledgment of the wings’ significance.
—Ken Harbaugh, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
The first few minutes of the film are a breathless, almost wordless introduction to the Otherlands, with Scarlet trapped under rotting hands clamoring to keep her there.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Color schemes weave a wordless Bildungsroman, contrasting youthful pinks and purples with more mature hues of blue, gold and gray to fit the duality of the freshman spirit.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wordless
Adjective
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Scherzinger’s only familiarity with the material was Billy Wilder’s 1950 film, which starred Gloria Swanson as a faded beauty of the silent era hell-bent on a return to relevance.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani was born in Voghera, near Milan, on May 11, 1932, named after silent movie actor Rudolph Valentino.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From learning how to order a pint to the unspoken rules of sharing your snacks, Britain’s pub culture is full of charming traditions and surprising customs.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Shared resources, intimate interactions, and unspoken bonds intensify.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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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That mute minute in an otherwise ever-bobbing, ever-shouting crowd (a portion of which camped outside the Spectrum Center) was a testament to Eilish’s ability to hold her own on a stage that — other than the occasional burst of fire and blitzing lights — had little frill.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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This Abel Ferrara cult classic follows a mute seamstress who goes on a revenge rampage after being attacked twice in one day on the streets of New York.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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It was all suitably muted and understated.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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BeCalm is full of smart little touches that make life easier — think hidden pockets for your phone, buttery-soft fabrics that never cling, and muted tones that actually make getting dressed feel calming.—
Katie Ann Lehman,
StyleCaster,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Wordless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wordless. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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