Gorgonised

/ˈɡɔːɡonaɪzd/ adjective, verb (past tense)

Definition

Turned to stone or petrified; stunned or paralyzed by fear or fascination (British spelling).

Etymology

Past tense of 'gorgonise,' using British '-ised' spelling convention. Standard past tense formation with '-ed.'

Kelly Says

The British spelling 'gorgonised' reminds us that English has regional variations—this same word is 'gorgonized' in American English, a small difference with a big history!

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