stuporous

stuporous
Relating to or marked by stupor. SYN: carotic.

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stu·por·ous 'st(y)ü-p(ə-)rəs adj marked or affected by stupor <was found in her home in a \stuporous and unresponsive state (Irving Robinson )(et al)> <a \stuporous patient>

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