insensibly

in·sen·si·ble

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-sen-suh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈsɛn sə bəl/
- /ɪnˈsensəblɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-sen-suh-buh l]
- /ɪnˈsɛn sə bəl/

Definitions of insensibly word

adjective insensibly incapable of feeling or perceiving; deprived of sensation; unconscious, as a person after a violent blow. 1
adjective insensibly without or not subject to a particular feeling or sensation: insensible to shame; insensible to the cold. 1
adjective insensibly unaware; unconscious; inappreciative: We are not insensible of your kindness. 1
adjective insensibly not perceptible by the senses; imperceptible: insensible transitions. 1
adjective insensibly unresponsive in feeling. 1
adjective insensibly not susceptible of emotion or passion; void of any feeling. 1

See all 8 definitions of insensibly

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Origin of insensibly

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Latin word insēnsibilis. See in-3, sensible

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Parts of speech for Insensibly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Insensibly

insensibly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for insensibly

adverb insensibly

inertly — having no inherent power of action, motion, or resistance (opposed to active): inert matter.
forgetfully — In a forgetful manner.
lifelessly — not endowed with life; having no life; inanimate: lifeless matter.

All 3 Synonyms of insensibly