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Stuporous - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Stuporous describes a state of near-unconsciousness or extreme lethargy, where a person is barely responsive. It often results from illness, injury, or intoxication, indicating severe mental or physical sluggishness.

stuporous

/ˈstuːpərəs/ /ˈstjuːpərəs/

Definition:

In a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility, often due to illness or intoxication.

Synonyms:

dazed, groggy, lethargic, torpid

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

alert, 清醒的 (awake)

Common Collocations:

stuporous state, stuporous condition, stuporous sleep

Derivatives:

stuporously, stuporousness

Usage Tips:

Use "stuporous" to describe someone barely conscious, typically from illness or drugs; avoid for simple tiredness.

Common Phrases:

in a stuporous daze, fall into a stupor

Etymology:

Examples:

  • 1. Derived from Latin "stupor," meaning numbness or insensibility; entered English in the 17th century.
  • 2. The patient remained stuporous after surgery.
  • 3. He was found in a stuporous state by the roadside.
  • 4. The medication left her feeling stuporous and disoriented.

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