Definitions
- Describing a feeling of surprise or wonder at something unexpected or impressive. - Expressing admiration or appreciation for something that is impressive or extraordinary. - Talking about being pleasantly surprised or impressed by something.
- Describing a feeling of shock or disbelief at something unexpected or surprising. - Expressing a sense of awe or wonder at something that is beyond one's expectations. - Talking about being completely taken aback by something that is shocking or unbelievable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong emotional reaction to something unexpected or impressive.
- 2Both words can be used as adjectives or verbs.
- 3Both words convey a sense of wonder or surprise.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Astonished is more intense than amazed, conveying a stronger sense of shock or disbelief.
- 2Expectations: Amazed suggests that something is impressive or extraordinary, while astonished suggests that something is beyond one's expectations.
- 3Emphasis: Amazed emphasizes admiration or appreciation, while astonished emphasizes shock or surprise.
- 4Frequency: Amazed is more commonly used than astonished in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Amazed has a positive connotation, while astonished can have either a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Amazed and astonished both describe a strong emotional reaction to something unexpected or impressive. However, amazed suggests admiration or appreciation for something impressive, while astonished suggests shock or disbelief at something beyond one's expectations. Astonished is more intense and less common than amazed, and can have either a positive or negative connotation depending on the context.
