numb (EN)adjective, verb
adjective “numb”
numb , comparative number , superlative numbest
- unable to physically feel anything Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.After sitting on her leg for too long, Jane found it had gone completely
numb . - unable to feel or react emotionally in a normal manner After hearing the tragic news, she felt
numb and couldn't even cry.
verb “numb”
infinitive numb ; he numbs ; past tense numbed ; past part. numbed ; ger. numbing
- to make someone or something unable to feel physically or emotionally The cold water quickly
numbed my feet, making it hard to walk. - to lose the ability to feel physically After sitting on the cold bench for an hour, her fingers started to
numb , making it hard to type on her phone. - to make a feeling less strong She listened to loud music to
numb her feelings of loneliness. - to make someone's mental abilities less sharp The constant drone of the air conditioner eventually
numbed me to the sounds of the bustling city outside my window.