Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stupefied

verb (past tense)
/ˈstjuː.pɪ.faɪd/
Definition
To be in a state of shock or astonishment where one is unable to think clearly.
Examples
  • She was stupefied by the unexpected news of her promotion.
  • The audience was stupefied after the magician’s amazing trick.
  • He stood stupefied as the car zoomed past him.
Meaning
Stupefied describes a condition of being so surprised or bewildered that a person cannot think or act normally.
Synonyms
  • astonished
  • astounded
  • bewildered
  • flabbergasted
  • dumbfounded