soundless

¹

[sound-lis]

adjective

1. without sound; silent; quiet.

soundless

²

[sound-lis]

adjective

1. unfathomable; very deep.

soundless

¹

/ ˈsaʊndlɪs /

adjective

1. extremely still or silent

soundless

²

/ ˈsaʊndlɪs /

adjective

1. poetic,  extremely deep

Other Word Forms

• soundlessly adverb
• soundlessness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of soundless¹

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

Origin of soundless²

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

Example Sentences

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

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

Newsom could try to will Wiener’s resolution toward a soundless death by leaning on lawmakers to bury it without a vote.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Though, even that detail drove me absolutely insane — the soundless snapping?

From Los Angeles Times