speechless
The word “speechless” has 2 syllables: speech-less
It's pronounced as /ˈspiːʧləs/
What is synonym and antonym for speechless?
In the thesaurus, “speechless” has 24 synonyms and 27 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for speechless along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for speechless
- closemouthed
- dumbstruck
- inarticulate
- incoherent
- incomprehensible
- laconic
- mum
- mute
- muted
- nonspeaking
- nonvocal
- quiet
- reserved
- reticent
- silent
- sulking
- sulky
- sullen
- taciturn
- tight-lipped
- tongue-tied
- uncommunicative
- voiceless
- wordless
Antonyms for speechless
- articulate
- articulating
- blabby
- chatty
- communicative
- eloquent
- expansive
- expatiating
- facile
- fluent
- gabby
- garrulous
- glib
- loquacious
- outspoken
- silver-tongued
- smooth-tongued
- speaking
- speaking out
- speaking up
- talkative
- talking
- talky
- unreserved
- vocal
- voluble
- well-spoken
Meanings of speechless
- adjective
- Not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.
- Incapable of being spoken or uttered.
- Unfit or not permitted to be spoken or described.
- Extremely bad or objectionable.
Example Sentences
- She was speechless when she received the unexpected award.
- I was left speechless by the breathtaking view of the mountains.
- He stood speechless as the magician revealed the trick.
- The shocking news left everyone in the room speechless.
- They were speechless after hearing the heartfelt apology.
On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to speechless, such as: articulate, articulating, blabby, chatty, closemouthed, communicative, dumbstruck.
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