speechless

[speech-lis] / ˈspitʃ lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

without ability to talk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amazed dazed dumb silent

WEAK

aghast aphonic astounded buttoned-up clammed up close-mouthed cool cool as cucumber dumbfounded dumbstruck inarticulate mum mute not saying boo reserved shocked taciturn thunderstruck tight-lipped tongue-tied uncommunicative unflappable voiceless wordless

Antonyms

WEAK

articulate communicative responsive

Example Sentences

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On the day we leave Toledo, I fear I will be speechless.

From Literature

"The benefit is to set the cat among the pigeons," Harriet boomed in conclusion, leaving the rest of the diners speechless.

From BBC

The third traitor, Stephen, said he was "absolutely speechless" at the altercation.

From BBC

Following the event, the presenter posted on Instagram: "An incredible morning and an enormous honour. I'm speechless."

From BBC

He was speechless,” said Zhang, who said he refused him as a client.

From The Wall Street Journal