ˈwərdlə̇s, ˈwə̄d-, ˈwəid- adjective
Etymology: Middle English wordles, from word (I) + -les -less
1. : not expressed or not expressible in words
choking exasperation and wordless shame — Thomas Wolfe
: involving no use of words
wordless intercourse with rude nature — John Burroughs
2.
a. : saying nothing : silent , speechless
he stood helpless — wordless even — Lew Wallace
b. : lacking ability or inclination to express oneself freely in words : inarticulate , taciturn
a calm, wordless man — W.A.White
3. : not consisting of or accompanied by words
with a wordless squeak — P.G.Wodehouse
the wordless language of architecture — E.M.Bridge
wordless music
• word·less·ly adverb
• word·less·ness noun -es