astonished

[əˈstɒnɪʃt]

astonished Definition

filled with great surprise or wonder.

Using astonished: Examples

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

• Example

  I was astonished by the news of her promotion.

• Example

  He looked astonished when he saw the size of the cake.

• Example

  The magician's trick left the audience astonished.

astonished Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for astonished

• amazed
• surprised
• shocked

Antonyms for astonished

• unimpressed
• unaffected

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Summary: astonished in Brief

'Astonished' [əˈstɒnɪʃt] means filled with great surprise or wonder. It is often used to describe reactions to unexpected news, events, or performances. Synonyms include 'amazed,' 'surprised,' and 'shocked.' Antonyms include 'unimpressed' and 'unaffected.'