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numbest

numbest is the superlative form of numb.

Meaning of numb

Adjective

numb (comparative number, superlative numbest)

  1. Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
    • fingers numb with cold
  2. Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.
    • numb with shock; numb with boredom
    Synonyms:
    stunned, dead
  3. (Maine) Dumb or stupid.
  4. (obsolete) Causing numbness.
    • […] he did lap me
      Even in his own garments, and gave himself,
      All thin and naked to the numb cold night.c. 1593 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Tragedy of Richard the Third: […]”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and...

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Questions about numbest

What is numbest the superlative form of?
Numbest is the superlative form of numb.

Words near numbest in the dictionary

  1. numbertakers
  2. numberwang
  3. numberwing
  4. numberwork
  5. numbery
  6. numbest
  7. numbeth
  8. numbfish
  9. numbfishes
  10. numbhead
  11. numbheads

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