Definitions
- Describing a feeling of shock or surprise due to an unexpected event or situation. - Referring to a state of being amazed or overwhelmed by something impressive or extraordinary. - Talking about a reaction to something that is beyond one's expectations or imagination.
- Describing a feeling of amazement or disbelief due to something unexpected or surprising. - Referring to a state of being shocked or stunned by something remarkable or extraordinary. - Talking about a reaction to something that is beyond one's comprehension or understanding.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a feeling of surprise or amazement.
- 2Both words can be used as adjectives or verbs.
- 3Both words are used to express strong emotions.
- 4Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
- 5Both words have similar meanings and can be used interchangeably in some contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Astounded implies a stronger emotional reaction than astonished.
- 2Cause: Astounded is often used to describe a reaction to an unexpected event or situation, while astonished can be used to describe a reaction to anything remarkable or extraordinary.
- 3Duration: Astounded suggests a more prolonged state of surprise or amazement than astonished.
- 4Usage: Astounded is less common than astonished and may be considered more formal or literary.
- 5Connotation: Astounded may suggest a more negative or unpleasant surprise, while astonished may have a more positive or neutral connotation.
Remember this!
Astounded and astonished are synonyms that describe a feeling of surprise or amazement. However, astounded is typically used to describe a stronger emotional reaction to an unexpected event or situation, while astonished can be used to describe a reaction to anything remarkable or extraordinary. Astounded may also suggest a more negative or unpleasant surprise, while astonished may have a more positive or neutral connotation.
