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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 stupefying word
- verb with object stupefying to put into a state of little or no sensibility; benumb the faculties of; put into a stupor. 1
- verb with object stupefying to stun, as with a narcotic, a shock, or a strong emotion. 1
- verb with object stupefying to overwhelm with amazement; astound; astonish. 1
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Origin of stupefying
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 Stupefying
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stupefying 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.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
stupefying usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stupefying
adj stupefying
- astonishing — Something that is astonishing is very surprising.
- astounding — If something is astounding, you are shocked or amazed that it could exist or happen.
- miraculous — performed by or involving a supernatural power or agency: a miraculous cure.
- awesome — An awesome person or thing is very impressive and often frightening.
- narcotic — any of a class of substances that blunt the senses, as opium, morphine, belladonna, and alcohol, that in large quantities produce euphoria, stupor, or coma, that when used constantly can cause habituation or addiction, and that are used in medicine to relieve pain, cause sedation, and induce sleep.
adjective stupefying
- mystifying — to perplex (a person) by playing upon the person's credulity; bewilder purposely.
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