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dumbly

/dʌmbli/ adverb · British & US
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What does dumbly mean?

adverb

In a dull or stupid manner; stupidly. Used to describe something done in a clumsy or inept way.

Example

"She stumbled over the words, speaking dumbly to the audience."

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