Paralyzingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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paralyzingly
[ ˌpɛr.əˈlaɪ.zɪŋ.li ]
intense effect
The term 'paralyzingly' describes an action or condition that induces a state of paralysis, whether physically or metaphorically. It is often used to convey an overwhelming experience that renders a person unable to move or react effectively. This adverb can be applied in various contexts where fear, confusion, or shock prevents someone from taking action. Commonly, it reflects a degree of intensity that highlights the severity of the situation.
Synonyms
immobilizing, overwhelming, stunning.
Examples of usage
- She was paralyzingly afraid during the thunderstorm.
- The news left him paralyzingly shocked.
- The task was paralyzingly complex for the students.
Translations
Translations of the word "paralyzingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 paralisante
🇮🇳 बंद करना
🇩🇪 lähmend
🇮🇩 melumpuhkan
🇺🇦 паралізуючи
🇵🇱 paraliżująco
🇯🇵 麻痺させる
🇫🇷 paralysant
🇪🇸 paralizante
🇹🇷 felç eden
🇰🇷 마비시키는
🇸🇦 مسبب للشلل
🇨🇿 paralyzující
🇸🇰 paralyzujúci
🇨🇳 使麻痹的
🇸🇮 paralizirajoče
🇮🇸 lameyjar
🇰🇿 парализдейтін
🇬🇪 პარალიზება
🇦🇿 paraliz edən
🇲🇽 paralizante
Etymology
The word 'paralyzingly' is derived from 'paralyze,' which has its roots in the Middle English 'paralisen,' and from the Late Latin 'paralysare.' The origin traces back further to the Greek 'paralusis,' meaning 'a loosening.' The concept surrounding paralysis involves the loss of the ability to move or act, either literally in the context of physical paralysis or figuratively regarding emotional or psychological paralysis. The suffix '-ly' indicates that it is used as an adverb, enhancing the adjective 'paralyzing.' This transformation reflects the word's use in modern English, where it expresses an extreme state that affects actions or emotions.