CEFR C1

stuporous

adjective

Meaning

Characterized by a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility, where a person is difficult to arouse and responds only to vigorous stimulation.

Examples

The patient's stuporous condition required immediate medical attention.
He was found in a stuporous state, unable to communicate his needs.

Synonyms: dazed, lethargic, unresponsive, comatose

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stuporous (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈstuːpərəs

Definition

Characterized by a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility, where a person is difficult to arouse and responds only to vigorous stimulation.

Examples

The patient's stuporous condition required immediate medical attention.
He was found in a stuporous state, unable to communicate his needs.
Certain medications can induce a temporary stuporous effect.

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