FLOORED Meaning and
Definition
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Floored is an adjective that describes an overwhelming feeling of surprise, shock, or astonishment, often resulting from an unexpected event, information, or situation. In this context, the term conveys a sense of being mentally or emotionally knocked down or stunned, unable to comprehend or react adequately to the circumstances presented.
The term "floored" can also refer to the physical action of falling or collapsing to the ground, typically due to an external force or impact. However, in a figurative sense, it pertains to a state of utter disbelief or amazement, leaving someone momentarily paralyzed or speechless.
When a person is described as being floored, it signifies an extreme reaction to a situation that goes beyond mere surprise or confusion. It suggests a level of astonishment that is so profound that it renders the individual incapable of immediate response or coherent thought. The feeling of being floored can be triggered by a variety of occurrences, such as receiving unexpectedly positive news, witnessing an extraordinary event, or being confronted with a reality that contradicts one's prior beliefs or expectations.
In summary, "floored" encapsulates the overwhelming sensation of astonishment or shock that renders an individual momentarily incapable of processing or responding to a surprising or extraordinary situation.
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Colloquially, overcome or exhausted, as by trouble or fatigue.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FLOORED
The word "floored" is derived from the Old English word "flōr", meaning "a floor or level surface". The Old English word itself can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "flōro" and the Proto-Indo-European root "*plā-". The word has remained relatively consistent in its meaning and spelling since its early origins, but its usage and context have evolved over time. In the context of being "floored" emotionally or mentally, the term likely originated from the idea of being knocked down or completely overwhelmed, as if a person had been physically brought down to the floor.
Idioms with the word FLOORED
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floored
To be completely shocked or surprised by something.
Similar spelling words for FLOORED
- vuillard,
- flooded,
- blue-flowered,
- florida,
- flood,
- floridian,
- hydrocortisone-17-valerate,
- Fowlerite,
- florid,
- fullered,
- fillrate,
- marble-floored,
- flirt,
- fluoride,
- floreat,
- Floweret,
- vieillard,
- large-flowered,
- valleriite,
- Velardi,
- fulleroid,
- Florideae,
- Floretta,
- Filarioidea,
- five-flowered,
- flavored,
- pholerite,
- Flurt,
- VALLARTA,
- filariid,
- philaret,
- felwort,
- Jill-flirt,
- well-floured,
- flowrate,
- floridly,
- fleuret,
- floreate,
- orange-flowered,
- opportunities_florida,
- de-flowered,
- velarde,
- white-flowered,
- falardeau,
- floruit,
- colored,
- florida-room,
- Double-flowered,
- flirty,
- fleawort,
- foulard,
- Fluoroid,
- flared,
- villeret,
- Fleered,
- fullerite,
- fluorite,
- filariidae,
- flirtier,
- VLRDY,
- valoret,
- fleuriot,
- florette,
- floride,
- IUPA-FLORIDA,
- flowerette,
- violet-flowered,
- villard,
- Flowed,
- fullard,
- velured,
- valeyard,
- Fleurette,
- fulrad,
- flower head,
- fluorid,
- villard-de-lans,
- purple-flowered,
- floorhead,
- un-flurried,
- Valerate,
- dirt-floored,
- Fooled,
- Three-flowered,
- flowerhead,
- pink-flowered,
- Floured,
- yellow-flowered,
- Gill-flirt,
- flordia,
- valleyward,
- florida-based,
- fulleride,
- foolhardier,
- fellowred,
- foolhardy,
- filaret,
- flyrod,
- floriate,
- Florita,
- Flirt-gill,
- flurred,
- flowered,
- red-flowered,
- vollard,
- VELORT,
- Flurried,
- goal_florida,
- flare out,
- floret.
Conjugate verb Floored
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