Speechlessly: meaning, definitions and examples

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speechlessly

[ ˈspiːʧləsli ]

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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

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:

🇵🇹 sem palavras

🇮🇳 बिना बोले

🇩🇪 sprachlos

🇮🇩 tanpa kata

🇺🇦 безмовно

🇵🇱 bez słów

🇯🇵 言葉を失って

🇫🇷 sans voix

🇪🇸 sin palabras

🇹🇷 sessizce

🇰🇷 말없이

🇸🇦 بدون كلام

🇨🇿 beze slova

🇸🇰 bez slov

🇨🇳 无言地

🇸🇮 brez besed

🇮🇸 orðlaus

🇰🇿 сөзсіз

🇬🇪 უსიტყვოდ

🇦🇿 sözsüz

🇲🇽 sin palabras

Word origin

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.