What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stupefied
Example
I was stupefied when I heard the news. [stupefied: adjective]
Example
The loud noise left me stupefied for a few seconds. [stupefied: past participle]
flabbergasted
Example
I was flabbergasted when I saw the price of the car. [flabbergasted: adjective]
Example
Her performance left the audience flabbergasted. [flabbergasted: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Flabbergasted is more commonly used than stupefied in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between stupefied and flabbergasted?
Both stupefied and flabbergasted are informal words, but stupefied may be considered slightly more formal due to its Latin origin and less colloquial usage.
