fuguelike

/ˈfuːɡɪlaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of a fugue, especially in music, or similar to the state of being in a fugue, especially in mental health, where a person may experience dissociation from their surroundings and identity.

“After experiencing the traumatic event, Sarah felt fuguelike, as if she was detached from reality.”

2. noun

A condition or state of being fuguelike.

“The doctor diagnosed her with fuguelike episodes, where she would suddenly forget her surroundings and identity.”

Synonyms

  • dissociative
  • fugue state
  • fugue-like

Antonyms

  • alert
  • coherent