What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
stuporous
Example
The patient was in a stuporous state after the surgery. [stuporous: adjective]
Example
He spoke in a stuporous manner, slurring his words and unable to focus. [stuporous: adverb]
comatose
Example
The accident victim was comatose and on life support. [comatose: adjective]
Example
She remained comatose for several days before regaining consciousness. [comatose: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Comatose is a more commonly used term than stuporous in medical contexts. However, both words are relatively uncommon in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between stuporous and comatose?
Both stuporous and comatose are formal words used primarily in medical contexts.
