Definition of COMATOSE

comatose

Adjective

  • In a state of prolonged deep unconsciousness; inert or lethargic.
  • relating to or associated with a coma
    • "comatose breathing"
    • "comatose state"

Adjective Satellite

  • in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli
    • "a comatose patient"

Adj

  • In a coma: unconscious.
  • Drowsy or lethargic.
  • Fast asleep.

Verb

  • To make comatose; to send into, or as if into, a coma.

Examples

  • After his opponent’s incredible play, his own strategy felt utterly COMATOSE.
  • She was lying comatose on the sofa.
  • the patient was comatose for 2 weeks before finally passing away.

Origin / Etymology

* perhaps from French comateux
* From Ancient Greek κῶμα (kôma, “deep sleep”) (genitive κώματος (kṓmatos)). Equivalent to coma + -ose (“full of”)

Scrabble Score: 12

comatose: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
comatose: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
comatose: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

comatose: valid Words With Friends Word