Meaning of tongueless in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   tongueless

   Definitions

   1. lacking power of speech

   Synonyms

   • nonspeaking
   • walk-on
2. 2. expressed without speech

   Examples

   • « especially because words would be inappropriate or inadequate »
   • « a mute appeal »
   • « a silent curse »
   • « best grief is tongueless- Emily Dickinson »
   • « the words stopped at her lips unsounded »
   • « unspoken grief »
   • « choking exasperation and »

   Synonyms

   • inarticulate
   • unarticulate

3. Qualitative Adjective

   tongueless

   Definitions

   1. lacking a tongue

   Examples

   • « tongueless moccasins »

   Antonyms

   • tongued