Meaning of the word numbed in English
What does numbed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
numbed
US /nʌmd/
UK /nʌmd/
Adjective
1.
deprived of sensation or feeling
Example:
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My fingers were so cold they felt numbed.
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The local anesthetic left my mouth feeling completely numbed.
2.
unable to think, feel, or react normally because of shock or extreme emotion
Example:
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She felt completely numbed by the tragic news.
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After years of abuse, he became emotionally numbed.
Past Participle
made numb; deprived of sensation or feeling
Example:
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The cold air had numbed her cheeks.
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The dentist numbed the area before the extraction.