Definition of insensibly

insensiblyadverb

một cách vô cảm

/ɪnˈsensəbli//ɪnˈsensəbli/

The word "insensibly" has a rich history! It originated in the 15th century from the Old French phrase "insensiblement," which means "without sensation" or "unnoticeably." The suffix "-ly" was later added to form the English adjective "insensibly," meaning "in a manner that cannot be perceived or sensed; imperceptibly." In the early modern era, "insensibly" was often used to describe something that happened slowly and subtly, often without anyone noticing. For example, "the colors insensibly blend together" or "she insensibly softened her tone." Today, "insensibly" is still used to convey a sense of gradual and often effortless change, whether it's a subtle shift in mood, a quiet transformation in a relationship, or a gradual progression towards a goal.

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without feeling or being aware of something

không cảm thấy hoặc không nhận thức được điều gì

Example:
  • She found herself insensibly drawn into a closer relationship.

    Cô thấy mình vô tình bị cuốn vào một mối quan hệ gần gũi hơn.

in an unconscious state

trong trạng thái vô thức

Example:
  • insensibly drunk

    say một cách vô thức