Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lost-for-words
adjective
/lɔst fɔr wɜrdz/
Definition
Unable to think of anything to say; speechless.
Examples
- After hearing the news, she was completely lost-for-words.
- He stood there, lost-for-words, trying to comprehend what just happened.
- When she received the award, she was momentarily lost-for-words.
Meaning
Feeling unable to express thoughts or feelings due to shock, surprise, or emotion.
Synonyms
- speechless
- gobsmacked
- stunned
- flabbergasted
