What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
impressed
Example
I was really impressed by her presentation skills. [impressed: adjective]
Example
He impressed upon me the importance of hard work. [impressed: verb]
astonished
Example
I was astonished by the magician's trick. [astonished: adjective]
Example
She was astonished to find out that she had won the lottery. [astonished: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Impressed is more common than astonished in everyday language and is used in a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between impressed and astonished?
Astonished is more formal than impressed and is typically used in more serious or formal situations.
