soundless
1 Americanadjective
adjective
adjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of soundless1
First recorded in 1595–1605; sound 1 + -less
Origin of soundless2
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
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
Though, even that detail drove me absolutely insane — the soundless snapping?
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2023
Certain people find the promise of such quiet irresistible; it entices them, like a soundless siren call, to visit the building at great personal cost.
From New York Times • Nov. 23, 2022
Horizontal, soundless except for a peculiar boom, tangible, infinite, the astounding dimensional weight of it streamed across the mud.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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