Main Entry: ¹an·es·thet·ic

Pronunciation: \ˌa-nəs-ˈthe-tik\

Function: adjective

Date: 1846

1 : of, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
2 : lacking awareness or sensitivity <was anesthetic to their feelings>

— an·es·thet·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb