soundless

¹ American  

[sound-lis] / ˈsaʊnd lɪs /

adjective

1. without sound; silent; quiet.

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soundless ² American  

[sound-lis] / ˈsaʊnd lɪs /

adjective

1. unfathomable; very deep.

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soundless ¹ British  

/ ˈsaʊndlɪs /

adjective

1. extremely still or silent

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soundless ² British  

/ ˈsaʊndlɪs /

adjective

1. poetic extremely deep

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Other Word Forms

• soundlessly adverb
• soundlessness noun

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

The inhalations and exhalations of twelve people made a soft, sighing wheeze in the otherwise soundless room.

From Literature

Her expression of intense, agonizing curiosity said the rest, as did the excited way she pranced in place and the soundless giggles that she carefully muffled with her free hand.

From Literature

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

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