Numb

Pronunciation

• enPR: nÅ­m, IPA: /nÊŒm/
• Rhymes: -ÊŒm

Origin

From the past participle of nim.

Full definition of numb

Adjective

1. Without the power of sensation and motion or feeling; insensible.
2. Not able to react, surprised, shocked.
3. Causing numbness.
• ShakespeareAll thin and naked to the numb cold night.

Antonyms

• sensible, sensitive

Derived terms

• benumb
• numbly
• numbness
• numbnuts

Related terms

• numskull

Verb

1. (transitive) To cause to become numb.The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness.

Synonyms

• benumb