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STUPEFYING
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Shocking with surprise and consternation
Example:
the stupefying impact of the tragedy
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Similar:
alarming (frightening because of an awareness of danger)
Sense 2
Meaning:
So surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
Example:
the figure inside the boucle dress was stupefying
Synonyms:
astonishing; astounding; staggering; stupefying
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Similar:
impressive (making a strong or vivid impression)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Making physically stupid or dull or insensible
Example:
the stupefying effects of hemp
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Adjectives
Similar:
disorienting (causing loss of physical or intellectual bearings)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
-ing form of the verb stupefy
