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Definitions

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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Wiegman said Parkinson was "speechless" when she was told she was selected but the Dutch manager believes she is "ready".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Queen Camilla, who invited Pelicot to her official residence in London last month, said the memoir left her "speechless".

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

“To be honest I’m speechless after that fight,” said the two-time Dubai champion, who needed six match points to close out the win.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Mrs. Finley was on the verge of tears and absolutely speechless.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.