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- [stoo-puh-fahy, styoo-]
- /ˈstu pəˌfaɪ, ˈstyu-/
- /ˈstjuː.pɪ.faɪ/
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- [stoo-puh-fahy, styoo-]
- /ˈstu pəˌfaɪ, ˈstyu-/
Definitions of stupefied word
- verb with object stupefied to put into a state of little or no sensibility; benumb the faculties of; put into a stupor. 1
- verb with object stupefied to stun, as with a narcotic, a shock, or a strong emotion. 1
- verb with object stupefied to overwhelm with amazement; astound; astonish. 1
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Origin of stupefied
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Middle French stupefier ≪ Latin stupefacere to benumb, equivalent to stupe-, stem of stupēre to be numb or stunned + facere to make, do1; see -fy
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Parts of speech for Stupefied
noun
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stupefied popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adj stupefied
- anesthetized — to render physically insensible, as by an anesthetic.
- at a loss — If a business produces something at a loss, they sell it at a price which is less than it cost them to produce it or buy it.
- awe-struck — filled with awe
- awestruck — If someone is awestruck, they are very impressed and amazed by something.
- befuddled — confused, muddled, perplexed
adjective stupefied
- anaesthetised — anesthetize.
- anaesthetized — anesthetize.
- bedazzled — If you are bedazzled by someone or something, you are so amazed and impressed by them that you feel confused.
- catatonic — If you describe someone as being in a catatonic state, you mean that they are not moving or responding at all, usually as a result of illness, shock, or drugs.
- dazed — If someone is dazed, they are confused and unable to think clearly, often because of shock or a blow to the head.
Antonyms for stupefied
adjective stupefied
- oriented — the Orient, the countries of Asia, especially East Asia. (formerly) the countries to the E of the Mediterranean.
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