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speechless
[ speech-lis ]
/ ˈspitʃ lɪs /
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adjective
temporarily deprived of speech by strong emotion, physical weakness, exhaustion, etc.: speechless with alarm.
characterized by absence or loss of speech: speechless joy.
lacking the faculty of speech; dumb.
not expressed in speech or words: speechless compliments.
refraining from speech.
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British Dictionary definitions for speechless
speechless
/ (ˈspiːtʃlɪs) /
adjective
not able to speak
temporarily deprived of speech
not expressed or able to be expressed in wordsspeechless fear
Derived forms of speechless
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