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Dumb

adjective

/dʌm/

Meaning

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

lacking intelligence or unable to speak

She remained dumb during the entire meeting.

He made a dumb mistake during the exam.

strike dumb

mute, silent, speechless, stupid, foolish, silly

Entry 1

mute, silent, speechless, stupid

Entry 2

stupid, foolish, silly, mute

talkative, smart, intelligent, vocal

Entry 1

talkative, smart, intelligent, vocal

Entry 2

smart, intelligent

struck dumb, dumb animal, dumb question, dumb luck, dumb mistake, dumb idea, dumb silence

Entry 1

struck dumb, dumb animal, dumb question, dumb luck

Entry 2

dumb mistake, dumb idea, dumb luck, dumb silence

a color like that of ripe lemons or the sun

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving...

causing harm or damage

Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national product...

having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.