Meaning
astonished
- very surprised
- amazed and almost unable to react
In a sentence
Sono rimasto stupefatto dalla notizia.
I was astonished by the news.
Sei stupefatto da questo prezzo?
Are you astonished by this price?
Lei non era stupefatta, solo curiosa.
She was not astonished, only curious.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| stupefatto | masculine · singular |
| stupefatta | feminine · singular |
| stupefatti | masculine · plural |
| stupefatte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Stronger than sorpreso; it suggests great surprise.
- Often used with per or di: stupefatto per la notizia.
- Common in speech and writing, slightly expressive.