Speechlessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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speechlessly

 

[ หˆspiหสงlษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe a lack of speech or silence

In a manner that is without speech or words; silently. Without speaking; mute. In a way that shows a lack of speech or words.

Synonyms

mutely, quietly, silently.

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Word Description / Examples
speechlessly

Express a state of being unable to speak due to amazement, shock, or emotion.

  • She stood speechlessly as the surprise unfolded before her eyes
silently

Refer to the complete absence of any sound, often emphasizing the lack of noise.

  • The room fell silent after the announcement
quietly

Describe a low-volume or gentle sound, or doing something in a way that doesnโ€™t attract much attention.

  • She spoke quietly so as not to disturb the others
mutely

Indicate being silent without making any sound, often due to a lack of ability or desire to speak.

  • He nodded mutely, unable to find the right words

Examples of usage

  • She stood speechlessly, unable to find the right words to say.
  • He stared at her speechlessly, his mouth slightly open in surprise.

Translations

Translations of the word "speechlessly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sem palavras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคพ เคฌเฅ‹เคฒเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sprachlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa kata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะผะพะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bez sล‚รณw

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ€่‘‰ใ‚’ๅคฑใฃใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans voix

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sin palabras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sessizce

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง์—†์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏูˆู† ูƒู„ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beze slova

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez slov

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ่จ€ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez besed

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ orรฐlaus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำฉะทัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜แƒขแƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรถzsรผz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sin palabras

Etymology

The word 'speechlessly' is derived from the combination of the word 'speech' and the suffix '-less', which means without. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The term is used to describe a state of being without speech or words, often to convey a sense of astonishment, shock, or disbelief.

See also: speech, speechless.