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DUMBLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an inarticulate manner

Example:

I nodded dumbly and he slit the envelope

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

dumb (temporarily incapable of speaking)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a stupid manner

Example:

he had so rapaciously desired and so obtusely expected to find her alone

Synonyms:

densely; dumbly; obtusely

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

dumb (slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity)

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