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soundless

1 American  
[sound-lis] / ˈsaʊnd lɪs /

adjective

  1. without sound; silent; quiet.


soundless 2 American  
[sound-lis] / ˈsaʊnd lɪs /

adjective

  1. unfathomable; very deep.


soundless 1 British  
/ ˈsaʊndlɪs /

adjective

  1. extremely still or silent

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

soundless 2 British  
/ ˈsaʊndlɪs /

adjective

  1. poetic extremely deep

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of soundless1

First recorded in 1595–1605; sound 1 + -less

Origin of soundless2

First recorded in 1580–90; sound 3 + -less

Example Sentences

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Despite our many requests, the Florida Department of Corrections has not gotten him a hearing aid that doesn’t beep loudly in his ears, so he prefers to stay in his own, soundless world.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2025

Haynes relies on photographs, clips from tangentially relevant ephemeral films and soundless remnants shot by mentor/facilitator Andy Warhol, a strategy that can be distracting and rewarding in turns.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024

While a friend told Iranian state television that she hit her head on the station’s platform, the soundless footage aired by the broadcaster from outside of the car is blocked by a bystander.

From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2023

With outstretched arms, dancers skimmed across the sand like gliding birds, soundless against the pressing wind and somehow soaring without actual wings.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2023

It was very peaceful and quiet: a chickadee sang his poignant little piece for them, and the inevitable whisky-jack arrived on soundless wings to pick up cooky crumbs from within a few feet.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

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