Stupefying

Pronunciation: /ˈstuː.pɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

Definitions of stupefying

adjective causing someone to become unable to think clearly; astonishing or shocking

Example Sentences

A1 The magic show was stupefying for the young children.

A2 The complicated math problem was stupefying for the students.

B1 The intricate plot of the movie was stupefying for the audience.

B2 The scientific discovery was stupefying for the researchers.

C1 The beauty of the artwork was stupefying for the art critics.

C2 The complexity of the legal case was stupefying for the experienced lawyers.

Examples of stupefying in a Sentence

formal The scientist made a stupefying discovery that revolutionized the field of medicine.

informal I was absolutely stupefied when I saw the final exam questions.

slang The magician's performance was so stupefying, it blew my mind.

figurative The beauty of the sunset was stupefying, leaving everyone in awe.

Grammatical Forms of stupefying

• past tense: stupefied
• plural: stupefyings
• comparative: more stupefying
• superlative: most stupefying
• present tense: stupifies
• future tense: will stupefy
• perfect tense: has stupefied
• continuous tense: is stupefying
• singular: stupefying
• positive degree: stupefying
• infinitive: to stupefy
• gerund: stupefying
• participle: stupefied

Origin and Evolution of stupefying

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'stupefying' originated from the Latin word 'stupefacere' which means to make someone stunned or amazed.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'stupefying' evolved to not only mean causing someone to be stunned or amazed, but also to refer to something that is extremely shocking, astonishing, or overwhelming.