Standard Lemma guide

numbly

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ʌmli

1

adv

Meaning 1

In a numb manner; without feeling.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • "He's dead," she said numbly.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a numb manner; without feeling

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • I stared at him numbly

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: insensibly

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English numb Middle English -ly English -ly English numbly From numb + -ly.