numbingly

numb·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nuhm-ing]
- /ˈnʌm ɪŋ/
- /ˈnʌ.mɪŋ.li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nuhm-ing]
- /ˈnʌm ɪŋ/

Definitions of numbingly word

adjective numbingly causing numbness or insensibility; stupefying: the numbing effects of grief; a story repeated with numbing regularity. 1
noun numbingly In a way or to an extent that numbs. 1
adverb numbingly in a numbing, stupefying, or paralysing manner 0

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Origin of numbingly

First appearance:

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1625-35; numb + -ing2

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Parts of speech for Numbingly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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numbingly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

numbingly usage trend in Literature

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