adverb
- in a manner relating to or produced by anesthesia; so as to numb sensation or consciousness
- in a way that lacks feeling, emotion, or aesthetic sensitivity; in a manner devoid of artistic or sensory appreciation
Usage: medical/technical context
Usage: figurative use
Examples
- The surgeon applied the cream anesthetically to prepare the patient's skin.
- The patient's limb felt anesthetically numb after the injection took effect.
- He spoke anesthetically about the tragedy, showing no emotional response.
- The building was designed anesthetically, with no regard for beauty or human comfort.
- The music was performed anesthetically, lacking any passion or interpretation.