stupefyingly

stu·pe·fy

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stoo-puh-fahy, styoo-]
- /ˈstu pəˌfaɪ, ˈstyu-/
- /stu.pefy.in.ɡlei/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stoo-puh-fahy, styoo-]
- /ˈstu pəˌfaɪ, ˈstyu-/

Definitions of stupefyingly word

verb with object stupefyingly to put into a state of little or no sensibility; benumb the faculties of; put into a stupor. 1
verb with object stupefyingly to stun, as with a narcotic, a shock, or a strong emotion. 1
verb with object stupefyingly to overwhelm with amazement; astound; astonish. 1

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Origin of stupefyingly

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 Stupefyingly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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stupefyingly 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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