adv
Meaning 1
In a silent way.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: silently
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
dumbly
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Pronunciation
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/ˈdʌmli/
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rhymes with -ʌmli
adv
Meaning 2
In an unsmart way.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, informal
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
Meaning 3
in an inarticulate manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- I nodded dumbly and he slit the envelope
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
Meaning 4
in a stupid manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he had so rapaciously desired and so obtusely expected to find her alone
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: densely, obtusely
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English dumb Middle English -ly English -ly English dumbly From dumb + -ly.