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speechless
/ˈspiːt͡ʃ.lɪs/
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What does speechless mean?
adjective
- Not speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.; wordless.
More meanings (1)
adjective
- (archaic) Synonym of unspeakable.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈspiːt͡ʃ.lɪs/
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Mr. Temple, who had stood speechless with surprize and fear, now ventured to enquire if indeed his Charlotte was no more.
The haggardness of Mrs. Linton’s appearance smote him speechless, and he could only glance from her to me in horrified astonishment.
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She was still stunned and speechless with emotion when later she leaned over her friend to kiss her and softly say good-by.
Miss Barry actually laughed--a sound which caused Diana, waiting in speechless anxiety in the kitchen outside, to give a great gasp of relief.
We are of the number who fall speechless in the presence of young girls and flowers, since we think them worthy of veneration.