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wireless Synonyms
Another word for wireless
Choosing another word for wireless depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Operating or transmitting signals by means of electromagnetic waves rather than physical wires or cables.
Usage Example
"The library offers free cordless internet access to all visitors."
Strongest
cordless
Strong
unwired
• noun (Context 2)
A radio receiving set or the system of radio broadcasting (now somewhat dated).
Usage Example
"My grandparents used to gather in the parlor every evening to listen to the news on the radio."
Strongest
radio
• verb (Context 3)
To communicate with a person or transmit a message by radio or wireless telegraphy (now chiefly historical).
Usage Example
"The ship's operator wirelessed the nearest coastal station for emergency assistance."
Strongest
radio
Strong
telegraph
transmit
Opposites of wireless
The opposite of wireless shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
wired
corded
cabled
hardwired
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Wireless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/wireless