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Floored: meaning, definitions and examples

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floored

 

[ flษ”หrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

to overwhelm

Floored is a verb that means to be so surprised or shocked that one is unable to respond. It can also refer to being physically knocked down or rendered speechless. In informal contexts, it may imply an emotional state of being overwhelmed by news or a revelation. This usage is common in both casual and dramatic situations.

Synonyms

astonished, overwhelmed, stunned, surprised

Examples of usage

  • I was floored by the unexpected news.
  • She floored him with her incredible performance.
  • They floored me when they announced their plans.
  • He was floored after he heard the final score.
Context #2 | Verb

to knock down

In a more literal sense, floored can mean to knock someone down, especially in a physical confrontation or struggle. This usage denotes a decisive action that results in a person being put flat on the ground. It is often used in sports or physical activities where one competitor defeats another.

Synonyms

defeated, dropped, knocked down, taken down

Examples of usage

  • The boxer floored his opponent in the first round.
  • He floored the rival during the match.
  • The tackle floored the player, ending the play.
  • She floored him with a swift move.

Translations

Translations of the word "floored" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น piso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅ‹เคฐ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geflasht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lantai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะพะฑะปะตะฝะพ ะฟั–ะดะปะพะณัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podล‚oga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบŠใซใชใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท planchรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nivelado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผzleลŸtirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋‹ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชูˆู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podlaha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podlaha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐๆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tlak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gรณlf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suelo

Etymology

The term 'floored' originates from the verb 'floor,' which can be traced back to Middle English 'flore,' derived from Old French 'flor' meaning 'floor' or 'ground.' The evolution of the word reflects its dual nature, referring both to the physical surface of a room and to the act of knocking someone down. Over time, 'floor' in colloquial contexts took on a metaphorical meaning where astonishing or overwhelming reactions could render a person immobile, much like being physically knocked to the ground. This figurative usage became popular in the late 20th century, especially in informal conversations and literature, often associated with surprise or shock.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,677, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.