1
: not expressed in or accompanied by words
a wordless picture book
2
: silent, speechless
sat wordless throughout the meeting
wordlessly
adverb
wordlessness
noun
Examples of wordless in a Sentence
he stood wordless before his accusers
a wordless fondness for each other
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Judy Berman, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
The wordless narrative tells the story of life after war, capturing the struggle for freedom in the wake of conflict.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Starring superstar Eddie Peng in a largely wordless performance, the film explores themes of isolation, resilience, and the bond between humans and animals.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025
Blackall’s full-color illustrations appear on every spread, occasionally taking over storytelling duties when the sisters embark on wordless flights of fancy.
—Travis Jonker, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wordless
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“Wordless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wordless. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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wordless
adjective
word·less
ˈwərd-ləs 
1
: not expressed in or having words
a wordless picture book
2
: silent sense 1, speechless
sat wordless throughout the meeting
wordlessly
adverb
wordlessness
noun
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