wordless
Americanadjective
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speechless, silent, or mute.
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not put into words; unexpressed.
adjective
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inarticulate or silent
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music of or relating to vocal music that is not provided with an articulated text
a wordless chorus
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Etymology
Origin of wordless
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200; see origin at word, -less
Example Sentences
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When pressed on this, Angle and partners emphasize that the Familiar’s wordless interactions inherently soften its approach, making it more like R2-D2 than M3GAN.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
The most striking departures are the handful of wordless sequences of Hujar and Rosenkrantz posing in the manner of a fashion shoot, scored to snippets of Mozart’s Requiem.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
It includes a wordless soprano in tribute to Nellie Melba, the Australian soprano.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025
Our favorite shows’ downtrodden employees communicate that they share our plight through close-ups on wordless expressions, fourth wall-breaking eyerolls and reality TV-style confessionals.
From Salon • Sep. 4, 2025
As my parents waited on the other side of the door, we sat wordless, week after week.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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