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speechless
[speech-lis]
adjective
temporarily deprived of speech by strong emotion, physical weakness, exhaustion, etc..
speechless with alarm.
Synonyms:Antonyms: , ,characterized by absence or loss of speech.
speechless joy.
Antonyms: , ,lacking the faculty of speech; dumb.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms: , ,not expressed in speech or words.
speechless compliments.
refraining from speech.
speechless
/ ˈ辱ːʃɪ /
adjective
not able to speak
temporarily deprived of speech
not expressed or able to be expressed in words
speechless fear
Other Word Forms
- speechlessly adverb
- speechlessness noun
- ˈԱ noun
- ˈ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of speechless1
Example Sentences
The talents of the world's best footballers can often leave those watching speechless.
Though Love remained speechless after learning of Wilson’s death, Stamos said, “I knew how he was feeling.”
"These are two of the best athletes the human race can put forward and they happen to be tennis players. I'm not speechless often, but what a wonderful day."
Capitals across the continent have been left speechless and nervous by Trump appearing to blame Ukraine, not Moscow, for the bloodshed.
Kendrick and Lively toss barbs like volleyballs, occasionally landing a good spike that makes the other one speechless.
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