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Meaning of astonish
The primary meaning of the word "astonish" is to surprise or astonish someone very much.
Etymology of astonish
The word "astonish" has its roots in the Old French word "estonier" or "estonier", which means "to stun or daze"
It is derived from the verb "estonier", which is a combination of "es-" (meaning "out of" or "away from") and "tonier" (meaning "to thunder" or "to stun")
The word has been in use since the 15th century, and its meaning has evolved to include a range of connotations, from shock and amazement to wonder and awe
Synonyms
Definitions
- To surprise or astonish someone very much
- To fill someone with wonder or amazement
- To shock or amaze someone
Usage Examples
- The fireworks display astonished the crowd with its beauty and complexity
- The news of the natural disaster astonished the world, prompting an outpouring of support and aid
- The sheer scale of the ancient monument astonished the tourists, who had never seen anything like it before
Antonyms
underwhelm
disappoint
displease
bore
annoy
irritate
frustrate
disillusion
disenchant
dishearten
discourage
depress
sadden
uninspire
unimpress
disinterest
weary
tire
fatigue
exhaust
repel
repulse
offend