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stupefatto

astonished

adjective stoo-peh-FAHT-toh Rare

Origin: From Latin stupefactus, past participle of stupefacere (to stun), from stupere (to be amazed) + facere (to make).

Also means

dumbfounded

Usage Note

Stupefatto expresses strong surprise or astonishment, stronger than sorpreso (surprised). The feminine is stupefatta; plurals stupefatti / stupefatte. A near-synonym is sbalordito. Note that stupefacente (from the same root) means 'astonishing' as an adjective and 'narcotic drug' as a noun — a useful false-friend awareness point.

Examples

"Rimase stupefatta dalla sua generosità."

Natural Translation

She was astonished by his generosity.

Literal Translation

She-remained astonished by his generosity.

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