Comatose
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkəʊ.məˌtoʊs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Comatose is an adjective meaning In a coma: unconscious.
Meaning
In a coma: unconscious.
More Meanings
- (informal) Drowsy or lethargic.
- (informal) Fast asleep.
- (rare, colloquial, nonstandard) To make comatose; to send into, or as if into, a coma.
Example Sentences
She was lying comatose on the sofa.
The thought of food snapped her out of her comatose demeanor.
the patient was comatose for 2 weeks before finally passing away.
killing everybody is a stupid idea, and comatosing everybody is equally so.
Word Forms
- comatoses
- comatosing
- comatosed
Synonyms for comatose
Depending on context, synonyms include unconscious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unconscious, inert, under, insensate, cold, incommunicado.
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