catonically

/ˌkætəˈtɒnɪkəli/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a catatonic manner; characterized by immobility and unresponsiveness.

“The patient’s catatonically rigid body was a stark contrast to her usual lively personality.”

2. adjective

characterized by catatonia.

“The doctor specialized in treating patients with catatonically induced paralysis.”

Synonyms

  • catatonically
  • rigidly
  • unresponsively

Antonyms

  • responsively
  • voluntarily