Numb

Quick meaning: Numb is an adjective meaning Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

Meaning

Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

More Meanings

1. Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.
2. (Maine) Dumb or stupid.
3. (transitive) To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
4. (transitive) To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
5. (transitive) To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.
6. (intransitive) To become numb (especially physically).
7. (obsolete) Causing numbness.

Example Sentences

fingers numb with cold

legs numb from kneeling

numb with shock; numb with boredom

The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness.

Word Forms

• number
• numbest
• numbs
• numbing
• numbed

Synonyms for numb

Depending on context, synonyms include deadened, insensible, nerveless, stunned, benumb, dull.

Antonyms for numb

Common opposites include sensible, sensitive.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dull, insensitive, insensible, blunt, benumbed, benumb.

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