Dumb and Dotty

Dumb

Dumb adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: don't call him dumb just because he makes the occasional mistake like the rest of us

Dotty and dumb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dotty" instead an adjective "Dumb".

Nearby Words: dumbness, dumbly, dumbed, dumbing

Dotty

Dotty adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.
Usage example: dotty relatives that we have to endure only on Thanksgiving

Dumb and dotty are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dumb" instead an adjective "Dotty".

Nearby Words: dot, dotted, dotting, Dottie
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