idiom
Lost for Words
lost for wurdz
/lɒst fɔːr wɜːrdz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
lostforwords
Dictionary meaning
Unable to find anything to say, typically because of shock, surprise, emotion, or admiration.
Examples
- When she received the standing ovation, she was completely lost for words.
- I'm lost for words — this is the most generous gift anyone has ever given me.
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