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Stupefied: meaning, definitions and examples

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stupefied

 

[ ˈstjuːpɪfaɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

In a state of mental numbness, confusion, or shock.

Synonyms

astonished, bewildered, dazed

Examples of usage

  • I was completely stupefied by the news of his sudden death.
  • The unexpected turn of events left her stupefied.
  • His stupefied expression showed that he couldn't believe what he was hearing.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To astonish and shock someone so that they are unable to think clearly.

Synonyms

amaze, startle, stun

Examples of usage

  • The magician's trick stupefied the audience.
  • The sudden loud noise stupefied the cat.

Translations

Translations of the word "stupefied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estupefato

🇮🇳 स्तब्ध

🇩🇪 verblüfft

🇮🇩 tercengang

🇺🇦 ошелешений

🇵🇱 oszołomiony

🇯🇵 呆然とした (ぼうぜんとした)

🇫🇷 stupéfait

🇪🇸 atónito

🇹🇷 afallamış

🇰🇷 깜짝 놀란

🇸🇦 مذهول

🇨🇿 ohromený

🇸🇰 omráčený

🇨🇳 目瞪口呆 (mù dèng kǒu dāi)

🇸🇮 osupel

🇮🇸 forviða

🇰🇿 сасқалақтаған

🇬🇪 გაოცებული

🇦🇿 mat-məəttəl

🇲🇽 atónito

Etymology

The word 'stupefied' originates from the combination of the Latin word 'stupeo' meaning 'to be amazed or stunned' and the suffix '-fied' which is used to form adjectives indicating a state or condition. Over time, the word has evolved to describe a state of mental numbness or shock, as well as the action of astonishing or shocking someone.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,955, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.