English Explanatory Dictionary

torpedinous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. stupefying; dull; torpid.
  2. Relating to torpedoes (the marine weapons).

Pronunciation

/tɔː(ɹ)ˈpɛdɪnəs/

Word forms

torpedinous more torpedinous most torpedinous

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin torpēdinōsus, from torpēdō + -ōsus.

Synonyms

languid listless adiaphroistic apathetic apathistical blasé blithe deaf cool shiftless dispassionate dull enervated gallionic halfhearted heartless impassive ineffervescible insouciant indifferent insensible jaded languorous Laodicean lethargic lackadaisical lotophagous lukewarm meh mopey nonchalant nonplussed otiose phlegmatic pococurante spiritless supine tepid torpid torpedinous unaroused uncaring unconcerned unenthusiastic unimpressible uninterested unlively unmoved untouched unzealous world-weary
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