Mind-numbingly

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a mind-numbing (boring) manner.

    "mind-numbingly tedious work"

  2. 2
    In a manner that leaves one stunned and horrified.

    "a mind-numbingly stupid take"

Example

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"My first week on station was mind-numbingly chilly, temperatures hovered around minus 42 Celsius (minus 45 Fahrenheit)."

Etymology

From mind-numbing + -ly.

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