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Meaning of 'stupefying' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Stupefying [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Stupefy

Meaning of 'stupefying' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . stupefying [ s]
Meaning (1):
- making physically stupid or dull or insensible
Example in sentence:
  • a stupefying blow to the head;
  • the stupefying effects of hemp
Meaning (2):
- so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
Example in sentence:
  • an astounding achievement;
  • such an enormous response was astonishing;
  • suffered a staggering defeat;
  • the amount of money required was staggering;
  • the figure inside the boucle dress was stupefying
Meaning (3):
- shocking with surprise and consternation
Example in sentence:
  • the stupefying impact of the tragedy

Nearby Words:

stub stubbed stubbedness stubbiness stubbing stubble stubbled stubbly stubborn stubby

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