adj
Uncommon
paralyzed
Paralyzed (adj) means Unable to move all or part of the body. Example: “He was left paralyzed after the diving accident.”
adj
1
Unable to move all or part of the body.
"He was left paralyzed after the diving accident."
2
Unable to act or think, often due to shock or fear.
"She stood paralyzed by indecision."
How to use paralyzed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnable to move, or (figuratively) unable to act because of fear or shock.
UK vs US
British English also uses "paralysed."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more paralyzed
- Superlative
- most paralyzed
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He was left _____ after the diving accident.
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What does “paralyzed” mean?
The word “paralyzed” means unable to move all or part of the body. In plain terms, unable to move, or (figuratively) unable to act because of fear or shock.
How do you use “paralyzed” in a sentence?
Here is “paralyzed” used in a sentence: “He was left paralyzed after the diving accident.”
What part of speech is “paralyzed”?
“Paralyzed” is an adjective.
Is “paralyzed” a common word?
“Paralyzed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “paralyzed” have?
“Paralyzed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unable to move all or part of the body.
