Stupefying Definition & Meaning
stupefying
- adjective
- so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm; "such an enormous response was astonishing"; "an astounding achievement"; "the amount of money required was staggering"; "suffered a staggering defeat"; "the figure inside the boucle dress was stupefying"
- making physically stupid or dull or insensible; "a stupefying blow to the head"; "the stupefying effects of hemp"
- shocking with surprise and consternation; "the stupefying impact of the tragedy"
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