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stupefying

stu·pe·fying

uncommon

adjective

1.

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”
2.

making physically stupid or dull or insensible

  • “a stupefying blow to the head”
  • “the stupefying effects of hemp”
3.

shocking with surprise and consternation

  • “the stupefying impact of the tragedy”
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