soundless

¹

[ sound-lis ]

adjective

1. without sound; silent; quiet.

soundless

²

[ sound-lis ]

adjective

1. unfathomable; very deep.

soundless

¹

/ ˈsaʊndlɪs /

adjective

1. extremely still or silent

soundless

²

/ ˈsaʊndlɪs /

adjective

1. poetic.
   extremely deep

Derived Forms

• ˈsoundlessly, adverb
• ˈsoundlessness, noun

Other Words From

• soundless·ly adverb
• soundless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of soundless¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; sound ¹ + -less

Origin of soundless²

First recorded in 1580–90; sound ³ + -less

Example Sentences

Soundless, but titled “The listening dimension,” the installation demands being alert — like a human animal on the prowl, one could say, a beast who depends on being acutely observant for survival.

From Los Angeles Times

While a friend told Iranian state television that she hit her head on the station’s platform, the soundless footage aired by the broadcaster from outside of the car is blocked by a bystander.

From Seattle Times

While a friend told Iranian state television that she hit her head on the station’s platform, the soundless footage aired by the broadcaster from outside of the car is blocked by a bystander.

From Washington Times

Though, even that detail drove me absolutely insane — the soundless snapping?

From Los Angeles Times

With outstretched arms, dancers skimmed across the sand like gliding birds, soundless against the pressing wind and somehow soaring without actual wings.

From New York Times