Synonyms of speechless

speechless

adjective

ˈspēch-ləs 

1

as in silent

deliberately refraining from speech

he remained speechless, even in the face of outrageous accusations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• silent
• mute
• mum
• wordless
• dumb
• muted
• inarticulate
• dumbstruck
• uncommunicative
• voiceless
• tongue-tied
• nonvocal
• sulky
• sullen
• sulking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• speaking
• communicative
• eloquent
• talking
• articulate
• fluent
• voluble
• talkative
• well-spoken
• vocal
• loquacious
• outspoken
• garrulous
• unreserved
• talky
• glib
• gabby
• facile
• silver-tongued
• smooth-tongued

2

as in mute

unable to speak

if only this poor, speechless animal could tell us what's wrong with it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mute
• inarticulate
• voiceless
• silent
• incomprehensible
• tongue-tied
• incoherent
• reserved
• taciturn
• wordless
• laconic
• reticent
• uncommunicative
• mum
• tight-lipped
• closemouthed
• quiet
• nonspeaking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• vocal
• expansive
• talkative
• communicative
• loquacious
• chatty
• garrulous
• speaking
• talky
• blabby
• gabby
• talking
• eloquent
• articulate
• fluent
• speaking out
• voluble
• speaking up
• expatiating
• articulating

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of speechless

Jose was nearly speechless as he was handed the microphone to say a few words. —Olivia Lloyd, Sun Sentinel, 21 July 2022

Mobile Christian baseball coach Talley Haines was nearly speechless when asked Tuesday night to recap Game 1 of the Class 4A state championship series. —Ben Thomas | [e-mail], al, 17 May 2022

My sister immediately gave me a bearhug and my mama was legitimately speechless, but the most powerful reaction came from my father. —James Boyd, The Indianapolis Star, 29 July 2022

Moments later, Will, 53, walked onstage and struck Chris, who was initially speechless. —Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE.com, 5 Apr. 2022