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catatonic

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of catatonic

not expressing any emotion

A catatonic stare was all that the patient seemed capable of.

Synonyms of catatonic

blank, deadpan, empty, expressionless, impassive, inexpressive, numb, stolid, vacant

Words Related to catatonic

dull, vacuous, vague, vapid

enigmatic (also enigmatical), impenetrable, inscrutable, mysterious

motionless, static, still, wooden

reserved, restrained, reticent, taciturn

aloof, apathetic, cold, cool, detached, indifferent, phlegmatic, unresponsive

Near Antonyms of catatonic

engaged, interested, responsive

active, alive, animated, bright, busy, dynamic, effervescent, energetic, expansive, exuberant, lively, vivacious

eloquent, revealing, revelatory

emotional, melodramatic, theatrical (also theatric), unreserved, unrestrained

Antonyms of catatonic

demonstrative, expressive

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