Numbly: meaning, definitions and examples

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numbly

 

[ หˆnสŒmbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mudosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคƒเคถเคฌเฅเคฆเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stumm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara bisu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะทะผะพะฒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niemy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก่จ€ใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans voix

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mudosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sessizce

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง์—†์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุตู…ุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beze slov

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mlฤky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๅฃฐๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tiho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรถgull

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะฝัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ susqun

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.