adj.
Pronunciation: ' n ə m
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English nomen, from past participle of nimen to take ― more at NIM
Date: 14th century
1 : devoid of sensation especially as a result of cold or anesthesia
2 : devoid of emotion : INDIFFERENT
– numb transitive verb
– numb · ly \ ' n ə m-l ē \ adverb
– numb · ness noun