soundless

1 of 2

adjective (1)

sound·​less ˈsau̇n(d)-ləs 

: incapable of being sounded : unfathomable

soundless

2 of 2

adjective (2)

: making no sound : silent

soundlessly adverb

Synonyms

Adjective (2)

• hushed
• muted
• noiseless
• quiet
• quieted
• silent
• still
• stilly

Examples of soundless in a Sentence

Adjective (2)

crept in on soundless little feet

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

sound entry 6

Adjective (2)

sound entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1601, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

soundless

adjective

sound·​less

ˈsau̇n-(d)ləs

: making no sound : silent

soundlessly adverb