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English

wordlessly

|word/less/ly|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈwɜrdləsli/

🇬🇧

/ˈwɜːdləsli/

(wordless)

without words

Base FormNounAdverb
wordlesswordlessnesswordlessly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'wordlessly' originates from the English word 'wordless,' which combines 'word' with the suffix '-less,' meaning 'without words.'

Historical Evolution

'wordless' evolved from the Old English word 'wordleas,' which meant 'without words,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wordless.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without words,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that does not involve words; silently.

She nodded wordlessly, understanding the gravity of the situation.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42