Synonyms for

Speechless

Verb / ˈspi:tʃlʌs / Another word for speechless — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Unable to speak, especially as the result of shock or strong emotion.

Synonyms & similar words

dumb silent mute wordless dumbstruck tongue-tied voiceless uncommunicative inarticulate mum unexpressive quiet hushed still soundless noiseless muffled mum hushed-up clammed-up buttoned-up

Synonyms by register

Formal

dumbfounded flabbergasted stupefied inarticulate

Informal

blown away gobsmacked floored taken aback

Literary

mute wordless dumbstruck

Antonyms

eloquent talkative verbose articulate loquacious garrulous communicative

Common collocations

  • utterly speechless
  • left speechless
  • rendered speechless
  • literally speechless
  • speechless with
  • speechless in

Word family

noun speechlessness
adjective speechless

Usage note

Often used to describe a strong emotional reaction, such as shock, surprise, or awe. Can also describe a temporary inability to speak due to illness or embarrassment.

Example sentences

  1. The magician left the audience speechless.
  2. She was so surprised that she was left speechless.
  3. The beauty of the view left him speechless.
  4. After the accident, he was speechless for several hours.
  5. The shocking news left her speechless.

Quotes

  • I am speechless because I care about justice.
  • I was speechless when they tried to pin the blame on me.
  • Art is the desire of a man to express himself, to record the reactions of his personality to the world he lives in. - Amy Lowell

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