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Benumbed vs Chilly - What's the difference?

benumbed | chilly | Related terms |

Benumbed is a related term of chilly.


As adjectives the difference between benumbed and chilly

is that benumbed is lacking sensation; numb while chilly is cold enough to cause shivering; or suddenly feeling cold.

As a verb benumbed

is (benumb).

benumbed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (benumb)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Lacking sensation; numb
  • Lacking interest; dulled

    • chilly

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Cold enough to cause shivering; or suddenly feeling cold
    • I'm getting rather chilly over here - could you shut the window please?
  • Unfriendly or distant and cool
    • ''She gave me a chilly look when I suggested it

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * chill * chillily * chilliness

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