adjective
floored
Floored (adjective) means Completely shocked or amazed. Example: “I was floored when I heard the news.”
adjective
1
Completely shocked or amazed.
"I was floored when I heard the news."
2
Knocked down onto the floor.
"The boxer was floored in the third round."
How to use floored
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStunned or knocked down.
Common pairings
absolutely floored
floored by the announcement
Word forms
more floored comparative, most floored superlative
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What does “floored” mean?
The word “floored” means completely shocked or amazed. In plain terms, stunned or knocked down.
How do you use “floored” in a sentence?
Here is “floored” used in a sentence: “I was floored when I heard the news.”
What part of speech is “floored”?
“Floored” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “floored” have?
“Floored” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: completely shocked or amazed.