speechless
adjective14 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.8
Emphasizes the total inability to speak.
A more informal synonym for 'completely speechless'.
Indicates being very close to being unable to speak.
Unable to speak for a short period of time.
Unable to speak for a very brief time.
Unable to speak for a limited time.
Similar to 'almost speechless', meaning virtually unable to speak.
To be in a state of being unable to speak, usually due to shock or amazement.
To cause someone to become unable to speak.
To continue to be unable to speak.
A more formal way to say 'leave sb speechless'.
To be standing while being unable to speak.
To be sitting while being unable to speak.
Used to specify the emotion causing the speechlessness, such as anger, shock, or amazement.