Stupefied

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈstuːpɪfaɪd/

Definitions of stupefied

verb past tense of stupefy, meaning to make someone unable to think or feel properly

Example Sentences

A1 The magician stupefied the audience with his amazing tricks.

A2 She was stupefied by the news of her promotion.

B1 The complex scientific theory stupefied the students in the class.

B2 The unexpected plot twist in the movie stupefied the viewers.

C1 The intricate legal arguments presented in court stupefied the jury.

C2 The breathtaking beauty of the landscape stupefied even the most seasoned travelers.

adjective in a state of mental numbness or shock; astonished

Example Sentences

A1 I was stupefied by the magician's trick.

A2 The complicated instructions left me feeling stupefied.

B1 The unexpected news stupefied the entire town.

B2 The sheer size of the project left me stupefied.

C1 The intricate details of the painting stupefied art critics.

C2 The profound impact of the novel left readers stupefied.

Examples of stupefied in a Sentence

formal The complex mathematical equation left the students stupefied.

informal I was completely stupefied by the plot twist in that movie.

slang When I saw the surprise party, I was totally stupefied!

figurative The beauty of the sunset stupefied me with its magnificence.

Grammatical Forms of stupefied

past tense

stupefied

plural

stupefied

comparative

more stupefied

superlative

most stupefied

present tense

stupefies

future tense

will stupefy

perfect tense

have stupefied

continuous tense

is stupefying

singular

stupefied

positive degree

stupefied

infinitive

to stupefy

gerund

stupefying

participle

stupefied

Origin and Evolution of stupefied

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'stupefied' originated from the Latin word 'stupefacere', which means to make someone stunned or dazed.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'stupefied' has retained its original meaning of being in a state of shock or confusion, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe being amazed or overwhelmed by something.