talkless

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

talk +‎ -less

Adjective[edit]

talkless (not comparable)

  1. Without talk.
    • 1924 November, Popular Science, volume 105, number 5, page 70:
      One of the most recent devices for use in communication between deaf mutes is a "talkless phone" that conveys messages by means of an alphabet printed on electric-light bulbs.
    • 1986 February 8, Billboard, volume 98, number 6, page 18:
      The talkless 24-hour period was devoid of advertisements, record intros and all other spoken words.