a. [ L. stupidus, fr. stupere to be stupefied: cf. F. stupide. ]
O that men . . . should be so stupid grown . . .
As to forsake the living God! Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
With wild surprise,
A moment stupid, motionless he stood. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Observe what loads of stupid rhymes
Oppress us in corrupted times. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. stupiditas: cf. F. stupidité. ]
A stupidity
Past admiration strikes me, joined with fear. Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]