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Meaning of astonished
The primary meaning of "astonished" is feeling extremely surprised or shocked.
Etymology of astonished
The word "astonished" comes from the Old French word "estonier", which means "to stun or astonish", and is derived from the Latin word "extonare", which means "to thunder or stun"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a range of emotions, from surprise and shock to wonder and amazement
Synonyms
amazed
astonished
astounded
stunned
shocked
flabbergasted
bewildered
dumbfounded
perplexed
puzzled
surprised
startled
taken aback
dismayed
disappointed
appalled
horrified
aghast
awestruck
fascinated
captivated
enthralled
spellbound
mesmerized
enthused
excited
thrilled
delighted
overjoyed
ecstatic
euphoric
staggered
floored
blown away
gobsmacked
Definitions
- Feeling extremely surprised or shocked, often in a way that is pleasant or impressive
- * Having one's mind filled with wonder or amazement, often in a way that is intense or overwhelming
Usage Examples
- The crowd was astonished by the magician's incredible tricks and illusions
- * She was astonished by the beauty of the Grand Canyon, having never seen anything like it before
- * The news of the surprise party left him astonished and delighted