1. relating to or characterized by catatonia, a condition involving muscular rigidity and mental stupor
Usage: medical
2. completely unresponsive or inactive
Usage: informal

Examples

• The patient remained in a catatonic state for several hours.
• After the shocking news, she sat catatonic in her chair.
• The psychiatrist diagnosed him with catatonic schizophrenia.
• He became completely catatonic during the stressful interview.
• The medication helped reduce her catatonic symptoms.
• The trauma left him in a catatonic stupor.
• She stared ahead with a catatonic expression.