Antonyms for
dumb
Stupid.
0 antonyms 4 letters

No Antonyms Found for Dumb

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All Definitions for Dumb

Below are all the dictionary definitions of dumb:

1Stupid.
2Pointless, foolish, lacking intellectual content or value.
3Lacking some functionality or property ordinarily characteristic of its kind.
4Not equipped with intelligent behavior or processing capabilities of its own.
5Unable to speak
6Lacking power of speech.
7Unaccompanied by words or speech, silent, wordless.
8Not producing any sound, silent.
9Having no input or voice in running things.
10To make stupid.
11To represent as stupid.
12To reduce the intellectual demands of.
13Very, extremely.
14An intensifier expressing contempt
15Damn, damned.
16Not talkative
17Taciturn or unwilling to speak.
18Lacking brightness or clearness as a colour
19Dim, dull.
20To silence.
21An acronym for remembering desirable characteristics for goal-setting: dream-driven, uplifting, method-driven, behavior-driven.
22Alternative form of D.U.M.B. (deep underground military base)

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Common antonyms for dumb. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does dumb have?

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About antonyms for dumb

Finding the right antonym for dumb helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "Stupid.", dumb has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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