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Definition of soundless

soundless

/ˈsaʊnd.ləs/
sound · less
Adverb:soundlessly
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1

Making or characterized by a complete absence of noise or audible vibration; completely silent.

Example

"The owl glided on soundless wings across the moonlit meadow."

2

Too deep to be measured with a sounding line; unfathomable (archaic or poetic).

Example

"The ancient mariners feared the soundless depths of the uncharted ocean."

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• Rhymes for soundless

• Nearby Words

soundhole
sounding
soundings
soundless
soundlessly
soundly
soundman

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'sound' (derived via Anglo-Norman from Latin 'sonus') combined with the privative suffix '-less'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Soundless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/soundless
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