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NUMBLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does numbly mean?
• NUMBLY (adverb)
The adverb NUMBLY has 1 sense:
1. in a numb manner; without feeling
Familiarity information: NUMBLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a numb manner; without feeling
Synonyms:
insensibly; numbly
Context example:
I stared at him numbly
Pertainym:
numb (lacking sensation)
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