Soundlessly: meaning, definitions and examples
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soundlessly
[ หsaสndlษsli ]
in a quiet manner
Without making any noise or sound.
Synonyms
quietly, silently, stealthily.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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soundlessly |
Used to describe an action that makes no audible sound at all, often suggesting complete silence. It is often used in a more formal or descriptive context.
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silently |
Used when no sound is made at all. It often conveys a sense of intentionality or solemnity, and is appropriate for both serious and casual use.
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quietly |
Used to describe an action done with minimal noise. It is less intense than 'soundlessly' and can be applied in both casual and formal contexts.
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stealthily |
Used to describe an action done in a secretive or sneaky manner, often implying an intention to avoid detection. It has a more negative or suspicious connotation.
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Examples of usage
- She moved soundlessly through the dark room.
- The ninja approached his target soundlessly.
Translations
Translations of the word "soundlessly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น silenciosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคพ เคเคตเคพเคเคผ เคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช gerรคuschlos
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanpa suara
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทะทะฒััะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ bezgลoลnie
๐ฏ๐ต ้ณใใชใ
๐ซ๐ท sans bruit
๐ช๐ธ sin sonido
๐น๐ท sessizce
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฆฌ ์์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฏูู ุตูุช
๐จ๐ฟ bez zvuku
๐ธ๐ฐ bez zvuku
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๅฃฐๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ nesliลกno
๐ฎ๐ธ hljรณรฐlaust
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดัะฑััััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษssiz
๐ฒ๐ฝ sin sonido
Etymology
The word 'soundlessly' is derived from the combination of 'sound' and the suffix '-less', meaning without. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century, evolving from the Old English word 'sund', meaning sound or noise, and the suffix '-less' indicating absence or lack of. Over time, 'soundlessly' has become a commonly used adverb to describe actions or movements that are performed without making any noise.
See also: resound, sound, soundless, soundness, soundproofing, sounds, soundstage, unsound.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,441 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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