Antonyms for stupefaction


Grammar : Noun
Spell : stoo-puh-fak-shuh n, styoo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌstu pəˈfæk ʃən, ˌstyu-


Definition of stupefaction

Origin :
  • 1540s, from Middle French stupéfaction (16c.) or Modern Latin stupefactionem (see stupefy).
  • noun astonishment
Example sentences :
  • "He's gone off with my gold," exclaimed Paul Nichols, recovering from his stupefaction.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Stupefaction was depicted on the major's face, and he became livid.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • I looked at him in stupefaction, not quite sure if he was in his right mind.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Then, observing his stupefaction and the return of doubt to his mind, she hurried on.
  • Extract from : « Louisiana Lou » by William West Winter
  • "It's impossible," said Vandeuvres, stupefaction and merriment in his tones.
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
  • Horrible was the stupefaction when those bodies were found there.
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
  • And the stupefaction was the greater by reason of his extraordinary resemblance to Mathieu.
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
  • So great and so general was the stupefaction that nobody followed him.
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
  • When John Storm returned to the door his mind was in a state of stupefaction.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • Out of the calm of a moment's stupefaction Greta was awakened by a knock at her door.
  • Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

Synonyms for stupefaction

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