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numbly

/ˈnʌm.li/
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Adjective:numb
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• adverb

1

In a dazed, stunned, or emotionally detached manner, as if unable to think, feel, or react clearly due to shock, grief, or exhaustion.

Example

"After hearing the unexpected news, he nodded numbly and stared at the floor in silence."

2

With little or no physical sensation, movement, or dexterity, typically as a result of extreme cold, injury, or prolonged pressure.

Example

"After spending hours out in the freezing snow, she fumbled numbly with her coat buttons."

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• Rhymes for numbly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Numbly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/numbly
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