stupefying

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

- the figure inside the boucle dress was stupefying

Similar word(s): impressive, astonishing, astounding, staggering

2. making physically stupid or dull or insensible

- a stupefying blow to the head

- the stupefying effects of hemp

Similar word(s): disorienting

3. shocking with surprise and consternation

- the stupefying impact of the tragedy

Similar word(s): alarming

verb

1. present participle of stupefy