stupefying
Leaving one dumbstruck
Stupefying means causing mental numbness or astonishment so extreme it leaves someone unable to think clearly.
A stupefying blow to the head dazes physically.
Stupefying boredom or stupefying heat overwhelms the mind.
Stupefying news leaves you speechless: The stupefying scale of the fraud took months to comprehend.
Overwhelming surprise and wonder
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- astoundingShockingly impressive
- staggeringShockingly impressive or unsteady
dumbfounding · flabbergasting · jaw-dropping · mind-blowing · breathtaking · incredible · unbelievable · phenomenal
Calming with medication
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
- anesthetizingCausing loss of sensation
- tranquilizingAdministering calming drugs
- dullingRemoving keenness or luster
soporific · hypnotic · intoxicating · drugging · narcotizing · opiate · chloroform · ether
Causing mental uncertainty
- disorientingCausing loss of direction
- perplexingCausing mental confusion
- puzzlingCausing confusion or bewilderment
- bafflingImpossible to understand
mystifying · befuddling · incomprehensible · unfathomable · confounding · muddling · discombobulating · bemusing
Disturbingly incongruous
- joltingShaking with sudden force
- appallingInspiring horror or disgust
- horrifyingCausing extreme fear
- unsettlingCausing unease or discomfort
disturbing · dismaying · unnerving · traumatizing · harrowing · scandalous · outrageous · revolting
amazement
Overwhelming surprise and wonder
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- astoundingShockingly impressive
staggering · dumbfounding · flabbergasting · jaw-dropping · mind-blowing · breathtaking · incredible · unbelievable · phenomenal · miraculous
sedating
Calming with medication
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
- anesthetizingCausing loss of sensation
- tranquilizingAdministering calming drugs
dulling · soporific · hypnotic · intoxicating · drugging · narcotizing · opiate · chloroform · ether · knockout
confusing
Causing mental uncertainty
- disorientingCausing loss of direction
- perplexingCausing mental confusion
- puzzlingCausing confusion or bewilderment
baffling · mystifying · befuddling · incomprehensible · unfathomable · confounding · muddling · discombobulating · bemusing · addling
jarring
Disturbingly incongruous
- joltingShaking with sudden force
- appallingInspiring horror or disgust
- horrifyingCausing extreme fear
unsettling · disturbing · dismaying · unnerving · traumatizing · harrowing · scandalous · outrageous · revolting · ghastly
- amazingastonishing, astounding, breathtaking, extraordinary, incredible
- drowsysleepy, drowsy, tired, dozy, groggy
- scary feelingsterrified, frightening, dreadful, creepiness, goosebumps
- numbing effectsnumbing, dulling, sedation, anesthesia, desensitizing
stupefyingenlightening
Providing new understanding
illuminating · clarifying · edifying · awakening · instructive
stupefyingunremarkable
Not worthy of comment
unimpressive · mundane · ordinary · underwhelming · forgettable
stupefyinginvigorating
Imparting fresh energy
stimulating · energizing · galvanizing · electrifying · rousing