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stupefying

/ˈstuː.pə.faɪ.ɪŋ/
stu · pe · fy · ing
Adverb:stupefyingly
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1

Making one unable to think or feel properly; causing great astonishment, shock, or amazement.

Example

"The telescope captured images of the distant nebula in stupefying detail."

2

Causing mental numbness, lethargy, or extreme boredom; dulling the senses or intellect.

Example

"We had to sit through three hours of stupefying bureaucratic lectures before the workshop began."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'stupefy', which entered English in the late 16th century via Middle French 'stupéfier', from Latin 'stupefacere' ('to make stupid or senseless'), combining 'stupēre' ('to be stunned') and 'facere' ('to make').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stupefying. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stupefying
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