soundless
/'saundlis/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Completely silent; making no sound: Describes something that produces no audible noise or exists in a state of total quiet.
- Without a sound: Characterized by an absence of any sound.
Usage
- The adjective "soundless" is used to describe a state or quality of absolute silence. It is a formal or literary term.
- It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "was" or "seemed").
Examples
- Attributive use (before a noun):
- The thief moved with soundless steps across the wooden floor.
- They watched the soundless flight of the owl against the night sky.
- Predicative use (after a linking verb):
- The vast, empty hall was soundless.
- After the explosion, the world seemed suddenly soundless.
Advanced Usage
- "soundless as": Used in similes to emphasize extreme quiet.
- The library was soundless as a tomb.
- In descriptive or poetic writing to create a mood of stillness, secrecy, or profundity.
- He gave a soundless sigh of relief.
Variants and Related Words
- Soundlessly (adverb): In a manner that makes no sound.
- The door closed soundlessly behind her.
- Soundlessness (noun): The state or quality of being soundless.
- The soundlessness of the deep forest was unnerving.
Synonyms
- Silent: Making no sound; quiet.
- Noiseless: Making little or no noise.
- Hushed: Very quiet, especially due to an atmosphere of respect or secrecy.
- Mute: Refraining from speech; silent. (Note: "Mute" can also mean unable to speak.)
Antonyms
- Noisy: Making a lot of sound.
- Loud: Producing or capable of producing much noise.
- Deafening: Extremely loud.
- Sonorous: Capable of producing a deep or ringing sound.
Adjective
- marked by absence of sound
- a silent house
- soundless footsteps on the grass
- the night was still