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Meaning of stuporous
The primary meaning of the word "stuporous" is related to a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.
Etymology of stuporous
The word "stuporous" originates from the Latin word "stupor," meaning numbness or insensibility, and the suffix "-ous," which forms an adjective.
Historically, "stuporous" has been used in medical contexts to describe patients in a state of reduced consciousness, often due to illness, injury, or intoxication.
Synonyms
lethargic
sluggish
drowsy
somnolent
torpid
comatose
insensible
unconscious
semiconscious
groggy
disoriented
confused
dizzy
lightheaded
faint
weak
enfeebled
debilitated
exhausted
fatigued
spent
apathetic
listless
indifferent
inactive
inert
dormant
vegetative
moribund
stupefied
bewildered
bemused
muddled
addled
befuddled
perplexed
puzzled.
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "stuporous" as having or showing little or no awareness or responsiveness, being in a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility.
- It can also describe a person who is barely conscious, unable to respond, or in a daze.
Usage Examples
- The patient was left stuporous after the accident, unable to respond to stimuli.
- The medication induced a stuporous state, making it difficult for the patient to stay awake.
- After a night of heavy drinking, he was found stuporous on the couch, barely able to move.