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Astounded

To astonish, bewilder or dazzle.

📖 Definitions of "Astounded"

verb
  1. 1

    To astonish, bewilder or dazzle.

adjective
  1. 1

    Surprised, amazed, astonished or bewildered.

🔄 Synonyms of "Astounded"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
astonishedAmazed; surprised.
stunnedUnable to act or respond; dazed; shocked.
surprisedCaused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.
amazedAstonished or confounded with fear, surprise, or wonder; greatly surprised (often with ensuing adpositions e.g. at, with, or by).
astonied(archaic, poetic) In shock or confusion; bewildered, astonished.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Astounded"

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WordDefinition
astonied(archaic, poetic) In shock or confusion; bewildered, astonished.
amazedverbAstonished or confounded with fear, surprise, or wonder; greatly surprised (often with ensuing adpositions e.g. at, with, or by).
astonishedAmazed; surprised.
surprisedverbCaused to feel surprise, amazement or wonder, or showing an emotion due to an unexpected event.
stunnedUnable to act or respond; dazed; shocked.
staggeredverbArranged in a way that is not uniform.
astonishingCausing astonishment.
shockedverbSurprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant.
startledSurprised and slightly frightened.
dumbfoundedShocked and speechless.
surprisingnounCausing surprise.
caught(cricket) Of the method of being out in which the striker hits the ball and a fielder catches it.
bemazedverbstupefied, bewildered.
flabbergastedverbAppalled, annoyed, exhausted or disgusted.
taken aback(figuratively) Surprised, shocked.
gobsmackedverb(chiefly UK, Commonwealth, Ireland, slang) Flabbergasted, astounded, speechless, overawed.
dazedverbIn a state of shock or confusion.
appalledverbShocked, horrified by something unpleasant.
flambergastedAlternative form of flabbergasted [Appalled, annoyed, exhausted or disgusted.]
gape-mouthedHaving a wide-open mouth.

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