astonished
Example Sentences
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They were also astonished to discover a massive, vertical sinkhole called a blue hole, 75km south of a bank called Grand Turk, that formed when a cave collapsed inwards.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
"I am both surprised and astonished because I have no idea where you would have heard that I was going to resign," said Grospiron.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Meloni said she was astonished by his words, adding, “Friendship requires respect.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
Overlooking David’s many strapping older brothers, the wise elder anoints the astonished kid as the next king, but cautions him that the ceremony must be kept secret.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
I looked at Hari to see if he was as astonished as I at such sights.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
