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Dumbly

usgb/ˈdʌmli/Volume
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Non-verbal ShockPlay
Use 'dumbly' when someone is too shocked to speak. SlideAfter hearing the news, she nodded dumbly, words failing her.
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Speechless ConfusionPlay
'Dumbly' implies a temporary loss of words, often from confusion. SlideThe puzzle was so complex that he sat, staring at the pieces dumbly.
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Emotional OverwhelmPlay
It's appropriate to use 'dumbly' when emotions overpower the ability to speak. SlideOvercome with grief, he could only watch dumbly as others offered condolences.
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