What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
songless
Example
The library was a songless place, with only the sound of pages turning. [songless: adjective]
Example
He was born deaf and therefore songless. [songless: adjective]
Example
The ostrich is a songless bird, unlike the nightingale. [songless: adjective]
voiceless
Example
The patient was intubated and therefore voiceless for several days. [voiceless: adjective]
Example
The 'p' sound in 'pat' is a voiceless bilabial plosive. [voiceless: adjective]
Example
The voiceless communities demanded representation and equal rights. [voiceless: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Voiceless is more commonly used than songless in everyday language. Voiceless is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while songless is less common and is mostly used in literary contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between songless and voiceless?
Both songless and voiceless are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
