Numbly: meaning, definitions and examples
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numbly
[ หnสmbli ]
emotional state
In a numb manner; lacking feeling or emotion. It describes a condition where a person feels emotionally detached or indifferent, often as a result of trauma or overwhelming circumstances.
Synonyms
apathetically, dispassionately, emotionlessly, indifferently.
Examples of usage
- She stood numbly as the news sunk in.
- He responded to the criticism numbly, as if it didn't affect him.
- Numbly, they walked away from the scene.
- She nodded numbly in agreement.
Translations
Translations of the word "numbly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mudosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคเคถเคฌเฅเคฆเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช stumm
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara bisu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะทะผะพะฒะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ niemy
๐ฏ๐ต ็ก่จใง
๐ซ๐ท sans voix
๐ช๐ธ mudosamente
๐น๐ท sessizce
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ง์์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุตู ุช
๐จ๐ฟ beze slov
๐ธ๐ฐ mlฤky
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๅฃฐๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ tiho
๐ฎ๐ธ รพรถgull
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะฝััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ susqun
๐ฒ๐ฝ mudosamente
Etymology
The word 'numbly' derives from the adjective 'numb,' which comes from the Old English 'numian,' meaning to make 'numb' or to render incapable of feeling. The root of 'numb' can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word '*nauma,' which relates to being without sensation. The adverbial form 'numbly' was formed in accordance with English language patterns for creating adverbs, typically by appending '-ly' to adjectives. Over time, the use of 'numbly' has evolved, capturing the essence of emotional detachment in various contexts, particularly in literature and psychological discussions.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,815 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 33812 sprightliness
- 33813 plunked
- 33814 unexpectedness
- 33815 numbly
- 33816 unreformed
- 33817 unfurl
- 33818 ravenously
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