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Definition of speechless adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

speechless

adjective
 
/ˈspiːtʃləs/
 
/ˈspiːtʃləs/
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  1. not able to speak, especially because you are extremely angry or surprised
    • Laura was speechless with rage.
    • His words left her speechless.
    Extra Examples
    • Rachel stood speechless.
    • The news left us all speechless.
    • She came out of the office followed by a speechless Charles.
    Topics Feelingsc1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • remain
    • sit
    adverb
    • completely
    • totally
    • almost
    preposition
    • with
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    Word OriginOld English spǣclēas (see speech, -less).
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