adjective
- having no mouth or opening resembling a mouth
- silent; not speaking or expressing oneself
Usage: often used in scientific or descriptive contexts
Usage: literary or figurative use
Examples
- The mouthless creature moved slowly across the ocean floor.
- Ancient pottery sometimes depicted mouthless figures in ceremonial art.
- She stood mouthless with shock at the unexpected announcement.
- The mouthless design of the mask gave it an eerie appearance.
- Some deep-sea organisms are mouthless and absorb nutrients through their skin.
- He remained mouthless throughout the entire meeting, offering no opinion.