Definition

Feeling very sleepy or confused, as if you are in a daze.

Example

After staying up all night, I felt stuporous and could barely keep my eyes open.

Conversation

I felt so stuporous after last night's party.

Yeah, you looked really tired this morning.

I could barely keep my eyes open during breakfast.

Maybe you need to take it easy for a while!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stuporous → It is formed from "stupor" (from Latin "stupor", meaning numbness or astonishment) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of or having the quality of). The word "stuporous" describes a state of being full of stupor, characterized by a lack of responsiveness or awareness.

Memory Tip

Think of being in a state of 'numbness' ('stupor') and how the '-ous' suffix indicates having that quality. This helps you remember that 'stuporous' means being in a state of numbness or unresponsiveness.

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