astound

[əˈstaʊnd]

astound Definition

• 1. to shock or greatly surprise someone
• 2. to fill with wonder or amazement

Using astound: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "astound" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The magician's tricks astounded the audience.

• Example

  I was astounded by the beauty of the sunset.

• Example

  Her intelligence and wit never failed to astound me.

astound Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for astound

• amaze
• astonish
• surprise
• stun
• startle

Antonyms for astound

• bore
• disappoint
• expect

Phrases with astound

• astound someone with something

  to surprise or amaze someone with something

  Example

  He astounded us with his incredible singing voice.

• never cease to astound

  to always be surprising or amazing

  Example

  Her talent and creativity never cease to astound me.

• astounding success

  a very impressive and unexpected level of success

  Example

  The new product was an astounding success, selling out within hours of its release.

Origins of astound

from Middle English 'astounen', meaning 'to stun'

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Summary: astound in Brief

'Astound' [əˈstaʊnd] means to shock or greatly surprise someone, or to fill with wonder or amazement. It is often used to describe impressive performances or achievements, as in 'The magician's tricks astounded the audience.' 'Astound' can also be used in phrases like 'astound someone with something,' and 'never cease to astound,' which denote surprise or amazement. Its synonyms include 'amaze,' 'astonish,' 'surprise,' 'stun,' and 'startle.'