Synonyms of slack-jawed
8 similar words
Another word for slack-jawed is stunned. Other synonyms of slack-jawed are dumbfounded and dopey.
Synonyms and similar words for slack-jawed
adjectiveWith the mouth in an open position and the jaw hanging loosely, especially as indicating...
- dazzled
- dumbfoundedShocked and speechless.
- open-mouthed
- stunnedUnable to act or respond; dazed; shocked.
adjectiveUnsophisticated or unthinking; dimwitted in appearance.
adjectiveOverly talkative; indiscreet.
Meaning of slack-jawed
- adjective With the mouth in an open position and the jaw hanging loosely, especially as indicating bewilderment or astonishment.
- adjective Unsophisticated or unthinking; dimwitted in appearance.
- adjective Overly talkative; indiscreet.
Questions about synonyms of slack-jawed
- What is another word for slack-jawed?
- Slack-jawed has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as stunned, dumbfounded and dopey.
- What does slack-jawed mean?
- Slack-jawed means with the mouth in an open position and the jaw hanging loosely, especially as indicating bewilderment or astonishment.
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