dumb

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking the ability to think and understand; unintelligent.

  - "The child was deemed dumb after failing to answer simple questions."
  - "Despite his dumb looks, he was a genius in mathematics."

• adjective

  Silent; mute.

  - "The deaf and dumb school catered to students with hearing and speech impairments."
  - "He gave a dumb show, unable to express himself effectively."

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Pronunciation

1. /dʌm/
   
   
   
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2. /dʌm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

banal , brainless , dopey , ridiculous , silly , stupid , vulgar , dumbstruck , mute , speechless , wordless , feeble-minded , idiotic , moronic , stupid

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dumb
bum , jum , plum , rum

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. dumb (en) : dumb (adjective)
   

2. dumb (en) : dumb (verb) meaning to silence or render speechless
   

3. dumbell (en) : A piece of exercise equipment shaped like a bell with handles.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. dumb (en) : dumb (adjective)
   

2. dumb (en) : dumb (verb) meaning to silence or render speechless
   

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Variants

List of all variants of dumb that leads to same result
dumb , dumber , dumbest , dumbly , dumbness , dumbnesses , dumbed , dumbing , dumbs , dumb cane , dumb canes , dumb down , dumbed down , dumbing down , dumbs down , dumb show , dumb shows , act dumb , struck dumb , dumb-ass , dumb-asses , dumbass , dumbasses

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Forms

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dumber, dumbest

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Etymology

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Old English 'dum' meaning 'deaf' or 'stupid'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dumbwaiter' refers to a small elevator used to transport food and other items.

2. In the Middle Ages, a 'dumb show' was a type of mute play or pantomime.

3. The term 'dumbstruck' means to be speechless or astonished.

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Related Concepts

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1. intelligence: The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

2. mute: Unable to speak; silent.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dumb' is often used to describe characters who are unintelligent or mute. In art, the term 'dumb show' refers to a silent performance.

How to Memorize "dumb"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person who is unintelligent or unable to speak.
   - Visualize a character in a story or a person in real life who is described as 'dumb'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dumb' with 'unintelligent' or 'mute'.
   - Think of a character in a book or a movie who is described as 'dumb' and recall their traits.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a 'dumb' bell, combining the meanings of 'dumb' and 'bell'.
   - Use the phrase 'dumb as a doornail' to remember the meaning of 'dumb' as 'unintelligent'.

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