Definition

Not having or producing any songs.

Example

The forest was songless, with only the sound of rustling leaves.

Conversation

Have you ever heard a songless bird?

No, I haven't! That sounds interesting.

I saw a documentary about them; they seem so quiet and lonely.

It must be tough for them not to sing at all.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Songless → It is formed from "song" (from Old English *sang*, meaning a musical composition or vocal performance) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "songless" means without a song or lacking a musical composition.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'musical composition' ('song') — that's why songless means lacking a song.

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