Definitions
- Describing a feeling of shock or disbelief at something unexpected or surprising. - Referring to a state of being amazed or overwhelmed by something impressive or extraordinary. - Talking about a reaction to something that is beyond what was anticipated or predicted.
- Describing a feeling of shock or amazement at something unexpected or unforeseen. - Referring to a state of being caught off guard or taken aback by something unusual or unanticipated. - Talking about a reaction to something that is different from what was expected or predicted.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a feeling of shock or amazement.
- 2Both words can be used to express a reaction to something unexpected.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives or verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Astonished is a stronger reaction than surprised and implies a greater degree of shock or disbelief.
- 2Expectations: Surprised suggests that there were some expectations or assumptions that were not met, while astonished does not necessarily imply any prior expectations.
- 3Frequency: Surprised is a more common word than astonished in everyday language.
- 4Usage: Surprised is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts than astonished.
- 5Connotation: Astonished can have a positive or negative connotation, while surprised is generally neutral or positive.
Remember this!
Astonished and surprised are synonyms that describe a feeling of shock or amazement. However, astonished is a stronger reaction that implies a greater degree of shock or disbelief, while surprised suggests that there were some expectations or assumptions that were not met. Surprised is more commonly used and more versatile than astonished, which has a more limited usage.
