Floored: meaning, definitions and examples
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floored
[ flษหrd ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น piso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅเคฐ เคเคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช geflasht
๐ฎ๐ฉ lantai
๐บ๐ฆ ะทัะพะฑะปะตะฝะพ ะฟัะดะปะพะณั
๐ต๐ฑ podลoga
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบใซใชใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท planchรฉ
๐ช๐ธ nivelado
๐น๐ท dรผzleลtirilmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุชูู
๐จ๐ฟ podlaha
๐ธ๐ฐ podlaha
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๆฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ tlak
๐ฎ๐ธ gรณlf
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yer
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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