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soundless (adjective)

soundless /ˈsaʊndləs/ adjective

soundless

/ˈsaʊndləs/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of SOUNDLESS

: making no sound : silent

Her footsteps were soundless.
the almost soundless approach of the boat

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— soundlessly

adverb

The cat moved soundlessly through the room.

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