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单词 catatonic
释义

catatonic

adjective

cat·​a·​ton·​ic ˌka-tə-ˈtä-nik How to pronounce catatonic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, marked by, or affected with catatonia
catatonic schizophrenia
2
: characterized by a marked lack of movement, activity, or expression
tourists who were almost catatonic at finding themselves in their hero's presence Neil Hickey
catatonic noun
catatonically
ˌka-tə-ˈtä-ni-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce catatonic (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • blank
  • deadpan
  • empty
  • expressionless
  • impassive
  • inexpressive
  • numb
  • stolid
  • vacant
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Example Sentences

a catatonic stare was all that the neglected resident of the nursing home seemed capable of
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Word History

Etymology

see catatonia

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

catatonic 1 of 2

adjective

cata·​ton·​ic ˌkat-ə-ˈtän-ik How to pronounce catatonic (audio)
: of, relating to, marked by, or affected with catatonia
catatonic schizophrenia
catatonic rigidity
catatonic patients

catatonic

2 of 2

noun

: a catatonic individual

catatonic

adjective

as in blank
not expressing any emotion a catatonic stare was all that the neglected resident of the nursing home seemed capable of

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • blank
  • motionless
  • expressionless
  • impassive
  • vacant
  • deadpan
  • empty
  • numb
  • stolid
  • inexpressive
  • enigmatic
  • dull
  • restrained
  • vague
  • detached
  • enigmatical
  • vapid
  • vacuous
  • unresponsive
  • mysterious
  • apathetic
  • static
  • taciturn
  • phlegmatic
  • wooden
  • inscrutable
  • impenetrable
  • reserved
  • cold
  • still
  • aloof
  • indifferent
  • reticent
  • cool

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • active
  • engaged
  • expressive
  • interested
  • demonstrative
  • dynamic
  • alive
  • busy
  • responsive
  • exuberant
  • energetic
  • vivacious
  • animated
  • effervescent
  • emotional
  • bright
  • expansive
  • lively
  • eloquent
  • revelatory
  • melodramatic
  • unrestrained
  • theatrical
  • revealing
  • gestural
  • unreserved
  • gestic
  • gesticulative
  • theatric
  • gesticulatory
  • gesticulant
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