Associations to the word «Dumbly»

Wiktionary

DUMBLY, adverb. In a dumb (meaning silent) manner; mutely or silently

Dictionary definition

DUMBLY, adverb. In a stupid manner; "he had so rapaciously desired and so obtusely expected to find her alone".
DUMBLY, adverb. In an inarticulate manner; "I nodded dumbly and he slit the envelope".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy