Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a numb or dull manner.

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  • adverb In a numb manner; without feeling.

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  • adverb in a numb manner; without feeling

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Examples

  • I lay for a full minute, numbly expectant, but there occurred no reeling of walls nor shock and grind of falling masonry.

    THE DREAM OF DEBS 2010

  • Michael sprang away again, and was numbly aware of an ancient joy as he shouldered Jerry who shouldered against him as they ran side by side.

    CHAPTER XXXV 2010

  • We were making our own meals by age 8, letting ourselves into empty homes after school, numbly watching program-length commercials on TV, and trying to get to sleep while they "entertained" their male--and/or female--friends in the living room.

    Susan Gregory Thomas: All Apologies: Thank You for the 'Sorry' Susan Gregory Thomas 2011

  • Logan stood there numbly as his queen stepped up next to him.

    GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011

  • We were making our own meals by age 8, letting ourselves into empty homes after school, numbly watching program-length commercials on TV, and trying to get to sleep while they "entertained" their male--and/or female--friends in the living room.

    Susan Gregory Thomas: All Apologies: Thank You for the 'Sorry' Susan Gregory Thomas 2011

  • My arms folded around my shoulders, my mouth sucking numbly at the wound on my wrist.

    Brush of Darkness Allison Pang 2011

  • I sipped at my champagne numbly, trying to focus on something else.

    Brush of Darkness Allison Pang 2011

  • As I walked numbly through the funeral procession, I found myself thinking of David and how strange it was our fates had suddenly taken such parallel paths.

    Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving and Recovery Jack Canfield 2011

  • My hand traced down my breastbone, as I numbly pulled back the sheets, noted the stiff bandages around my abdomen.

    Brush of Darkness Allison Pang 2011

  • Snaff reached numbly to the golden laurel that encircled his head and drew it off.

    GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011

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