astounded
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3.8
- adjective
- /əˈstaʊndɪd/
:
asombrado
- She was astounded to hear that she had won the competition.
you would be shocked, astounded, overwhelmed or as they say in Britain, Godsmack,
- you would be shocked, astounded, overwhelmed or as they say in Britain, Godsmack,
- And I'm actually astounded that so many people are have really good questions.
- And I was really astounded that the world can actually come together in new ways.
- I am completely astounded and amazed at the direction that Netflix has gone.
- I tried these ones out and I was like astounded.
- And I, I, I'm just, I'm astounded by how happy I am to be utilizing these all the time instead of these.
- But I'm constantly astounded at Diana's mind.
- And so many friends of mine who have gone to Vietnam since the war are astounded at how friendly they are.
Examples
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I was so pleased and absolutely astounded at the generosity of our LOTRO community!
Blog text (33) -
I am astounded that you should expect to be paid for this totally unnecessary trip.
Fiction book (1993) -
And I was really astounded that the world can actually come together in new ways.
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My mother was astounded at such behavior.
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When I saw them, I was astounded.
Fiction book (2001) -
And I'm also astounded at the size of it.
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I'm astounded that you of all people would not tell me that she was here.
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In this context, I am absolutely astounded at the gain of insight in just five years.
Academic text (1992) -
Even though I'm sitting here thinking, I'm astounded at how little I know about this.
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I am completely astounded and amazed at the direction that Netflix has gone.
Synonyms
543
2.1
Feeling surprised and upset because something bad or unexpected happens
357
1.0
Feeling sudden wonder when something unexpected happens
138
1.0
Very surprised in a way that shows wonder
29
3.0
Too shocked to move or think clearly
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2.7
Feeling very surprised by something unexpected or hard to believe
9
6.7
Very surprised and unable to speak
9
6.2
Feeling great wonder and respect, often silent
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4.6
Very surprised and unable to speak
5
7.0
Very surprised and unable to speak or move
3
8.9
Very surprised and confused so you do not know what to say or do
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3.7
Feeling deep wonder and respect, sometimes a little afraid
1
8.6
Very surprised and unable to speak
1
7.2
Feeling very amazed by something beautiful or strange
Feeling very surprised and unable to speak or move
Very surprised by something you did not expect
Very impressed and unable to speak because something is beautiful or amazing
Antonyms
How Surprising
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Astounded comes from the old parts a- and stound, where stound meant 'a sudden shock or blow' and is related to the simple word stun. So, to be astounded is to be so surprised you feel as if you have been 'hit' by the news, or completely stunned.