Definitions
- Describing a feeling of surprise or amazement. - Referring to a state of being shocked or stunned by something unexpected. - Talking about a reaction to something that is beyond what was anticipated.
- Describing a feeling of extreme surprise or shock. - Referring to a state of being completely taken aback or stunned. - Talking about a reaction to something that is beyond what was imagined or believed to be possible.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a feeling of surprise or shock.
- 2Both words can be used to express a strong emotional reaction.
- 3Both words are informal and casual in tone.
- 4Both words are used to describe a reaction to unexpected news or events.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Flabbergasted is more intense than astonished and implies a greater degree of shock or disbelief.
- 2Usage: Flabbergasted is less common than astonished and may be considered more colloquial or regional.
- 3Connotation: Flabbergasted has a more humorous or exaggerated connotation than astonished, which is more neutral.
Remember this!
Astonished and flabbergasted are synonyms that both describe a feeling of surprise or shock. However, flabbergasted is more intense and has a more humorous connotation than astonished. While both words are informal and casual in tone, flabbergasted is less common and may be considered more colloquial or regional.
