Benumbingly

/bɪˈnʌmɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that causes numbness or inability to feel; in a manner that deadens sensation or awareness.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'benumbing' created by adding the -ly suffix, which transforms adjectives into adverbs describing how an action occurs. This follows standard English word formation patterns from Old English origins.

Kelly Says

Adding -ly to 'benumbing' follows one of English's most reliable patterns, yet it's a word so rarely used that most people wouldn't recognize it—showing how our language contains quiet, hidden corners.

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