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
Other Word Forms
- wordlessly adverb
- wordlessness noun
Etymology
Origin of wordless
Example Sentences
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It includes a wordless soprano in tribute to Nellie Melba, the Australian soprano.
From BBC
With the help of a wordless Los Angeles Master Chorale, Reid tells the story through ever-surprising instrumental evocation.
From Los Angeles Times
A few days before the LP was due, he switched up the end of “Jungleland,” adding more emphasis on the final line as well as anguished, wordless howls.
From Los Angeles Times
And it is this focus on the feeling of wordless understanding that guides Erizku’s approach to creation.
From Los Angeles Times
When “Flow,” a wordless Latvian film about a cat’s journey after a monstrous flood, was announced as the winner of the animated feature category, screams filled the room.
From Los Angeles Times
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