Stupefied and Startled

Stupefied

Stupefied adjective - Affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise.
Usage example: gazed, stupefied, as humanoids with large heads emerged from the crashed UFO

Startled and stupefied are semantically related. in dazed topic. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead the word "Stupefied" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: stupefy, stupefaction, stupefying

Startled

Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Stupefied and startled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Stupefied" instead the word "Startled" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: start, startle, startling, startler
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