Definition

In a way that shows a lack of hearing or without the ability to hear.

Example

She spoke deafly, unable to hear the responses from the audience.

Conversation

Have you ever seen someone play music deafly?

Actually, yes! I watched a performance where the musician felt the vibrations instead.

That's fascinating! It must be a unique experience to connect with sound that way.

Definitely! It shows how powerful music can be, even without hearing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deafly → It is formed from "deaf" (from Old English "deaf", meaning unable to hear) and "-ly" (a suffix meaning in a manner of). The word "deafly" means in a manner that is unable to hear or without hearing.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'unable to hear' ('deaf') and how they might act 'in that manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'deafly' describes doing something in a way that is without hearing.

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