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stupefy

[ˈstjuːpɪfaɪ]

stupefy Definition

  • 1to shock or surprise someone very much
  • 2to make someone unable to think clearly or feel properly

Using stupefy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stupefy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I was stupefied by the news of his sudden death.

  • Example

    The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.

  • Example

    The heat and humidity stupefied me.

  • Example

    The complexity of the problem stupefied the researchers.

stupefy Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for stupefy

Phrases with stupefy

  • a state of being so shocked or surprised that one is unable to speak

    Example

    The room fell into a stupefied silence when the winner of the award was announced.

  • a state of being extremely bored to the point of feeling mentally numb

    Example

    The lecture was so dull that it induced a stupefying boredom in the students.

  • a state of being so beautiful that it leaves one feeling stunned or overwhelmed

    Example

    The view from the mountaintop was of a stupefying beauty that took my breath away.

Origins of stupefy

from Latin 'stupefacere', meaning 'make stupid'

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Summary: stupefy in Brief

The verb 'stupefy' [ˈstjuːpɪfaɪ] means to shock or surprise someone greatly, or to make someone unable to think clearly or feel properly. It can be used to describe a range of situations, from hearing unexpected news to experiencing extreme boredom. Examples include 'I was stupefied by the news of his sudden death' and 'The complexity of the problem stupefied the researchers.' Synonyms include 'amaze,' 'astonish,' and 'bewilder,' while formals include 'astound' and 'dumbfound.'

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