adverb
- in a manner relating to or characteristic of catatonia; in a state of reduced responsiveness, muteness, or immobility
Usage: medical/psychiatric term; often used to describe behavior or mental states
Examples
- The patient sat catatonically in the corner, unaware of his surroundings.
- She stared catatonically at the wall for hours without moving or speaking.
- He responded catatonically to all questions, remaining silent and still.
- The trauma left him catatonically withdrawn from the world.
- She remained catatonically frozen during the entire interview.