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speechless
adjective speech·less \ˈspēch-ləs\
: unable to speak because of anger, surprise, etc.
Full Definition of SPEECHLESS
1
: unable to speak : dumb
2
: not speaking : silent
3
: not capable of being expressed in words
— speech·less·ly adverb
— speech·less·ness noun
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First Known Use of SPEECHLESS
before 12th century
Related to SPEECHLESS
- Antonyms
- communicative, speaking, talking
SPEECHLESS Defined for Kids
speechless
adjective speech·less \ˈspēch-ləs\
Definition of SPEECHLESS for Kids
: unable to speak especially because of a strong emotion <The boys were absolutely speechless with fright. — Astrid Lindgren, Pippi Longstocking>
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