astonishment Synonyms
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- tedium
- incuriosity
- boredom
- weariness
- tedium
- ennui
- tiredness
- incuriosity
- restlessness
- ennui
- weariness
- boredom
- listlessness
- listlessness
- melancholy
- melancholy
- restlessness
- tiredness
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astonishment Meaning
astonishment (n)
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
astonishment (n.)
The condition of one who is stunned. Hence: Numbness; loss of sensation; stupor; loss of sense.
Dismay; consternation.
The overpowering emotion excited when something unaccountable, wonderful, or dreadful is presented to the mind; an intense degree of surprise; amazement.
The object causing such an emotion.
astonishment Sentence Examples
- The look of astonishment on her face was priceless when she won the lottery.
- His sudden resignation from the company caused astonishment among his colleagues.
- The magician's illusions left the audience in a state of astonishment.
- Their decision to get married after knowing each other for only a month was met with astonishment from their friends and family.
- The discovery of ancient artifacts in the cave filled the archaeologists with astonishment.
- She watched in astonishment as her cat performed tricks she had never seen before.
- The speed at which the virus spread throughout the population was met with astonishment by health officials.
- The astonishingly high grades on the final exam filled the students with astonishment.
- As the rocket launched into space, the spectators watched in astonishment.
- The news of his sudden death was met with astonishment and grief by his loved ones.
FAQs About the word astonishment
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprisingThe condition of one who is stunned. Hence: Numbness; loss of sensation; stupor; loss of sense., Dism
admiration, wonderment,amazement, awe, disbelief, reverence, fascination,wonder, fear, enlightenment
apathy,indifference, indifference, disinterest, unconcern, unconcern, apathy, disinterest, tedium, incuriosity
The look of astonishment on her face was priceless when she won the lottery.
His sudden resignation from the company caused astonishment among his colleagues.
The magician's illusions left the audience in a state of astonishment.
Their decision to get married after knowing each other for only a month was met with astonishment from their friends and family.
