CEFR B2

dumb

adjective

Meaning

Unable to speak; speechless, especially as a result of shock or surprise.

Examples

She was dumbfounded by the news of his sudden departure.
He stood there, dumb with admiration at the sight.

Synonyms: silent, speechless, mute, tongue-tied

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dumb (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dʌm/

Definition

Unable to speak; speechless, especially as a result of shock or surprise.

Examples

She was dumbfounded by the news of his sudden departure.
He stood there, dumb with admiration at the sight.
The sudden revelation left him dumb.

Synonyms of dumb

Words with a similar meaning to dumb:

silent
speechless
mute
tongue-tied

Antonyms of dumb

Words with the opposite meaning to dumb:

vocal
eloquent
talkative

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