Numbly
6 lettersadverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
In a manner devoid of feeling or sensation, or in a state of emotional detachment and shock.
“She walked numbly away from the hospital, too stunned by the news to cry.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
numb·ly
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Synonyms
insensibly
Antonyms
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains a silent B, ends in -LY, the unusual -MBLY cluster is memorable
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points, the B and Y both add tile value despite the silent B in speech
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