What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mutely
Example
She sat mutely in the corner, not saying a word. [mutely: adverb]
Example
The boy was mutely staring at the ground, too afraid to speak. [mutely: adverb]
wordlessly
Example
He nodded wordlessly, indicating his agreement. [wordlessly: adverb]
Example
The two friends hugged each other wordlessly, knowing that words were not necessary. [wordlessly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mutely and wordlessly are both less common words that are not frequently used in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between mutely and wordlessly?
Both mutely and wordlessly are formal words that are more likely to be used in written language or formal settings.
