adverb
- in a way that is so gradual as to be imperceptible
- without awareness or consciousness
Usage: formal
Examples
- The seasons changed insensibly from summer to fall.
- She had insensibly grown accustomed to the city noise.
- The patient slipped insensibly into unconsciousness.
- His hair had turned gray so insensibly that no one noticed.
- The conversation drifted insensibly to more serious topics.
- He found himself insensibly drawn to her quiet confidence.