Speechless

adjective

/ˈspiːtʃ.lɪs/

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.adjectiveNot speaking; not knowing what to say; silent, especially due to surprise, amazement, etc.

"When he walked into his surprise birthday party, he was completely speechless."

2.adjectiveIncapable of being spoken or uttered

3.adjectiveUnfit or not permitted to be spoken or described.

4.adjectiveExtremely bad or objectionable.

"an unspeakable fool"

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